They burn cooler than any other bulb, and some compact fluorescent bulbs are dimmable with the appropriate ballast powering the bulb. For use inside the home, look for ones with improved color quality. Halogen bulbs burn brighter and render colors better than any other bulbs. They produce more light and last twenty-five percent to three hundred percent longer than incandescent bulbs of the same wattage. Watt for watt, halogen bulbs burn cooler than incandescent bulbs.
Incandescent bulbs are good general-purpose bulbs.
They are inexpensive and widely available. There are specialty bulbs available that may enhance the look of your fixtures and lighting scheme. Crystal d cor bulbs give an elegant fixture added sparkle. Flame tip bulbs replicate candlelight more closely, and colored bulbs can create special effects. Remember, for safety, never use a higher wattage bulb than is recommended in the fixture.