Would be interested to know which lighting products you are specifically using. I've started dipping my toe into the pool of improved lighting, but the number of products out there is quite overwhelming.
10 years ago the specialty bulbs were all metal halide and CFLs but nowadays, they are LED and much better; some are even dimmable. Sites like 1000bulbs let you search by type, brightness (in lumens), color rendering index (CRI; over 90 is best), temperature (in K), angles (for spotlights).
Many people spend a small fortune on light fixtures and then use the cheapest bulbs in them. I prefer the opposite.
Many people spend a small fortune on light fixtures and then use the cheapest bulbs in them. I prefer the opposite.