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Can I use other light bulbs in an IKEA lamp?

You can use any light bulb in your IKEA lamp, so long as the wattage value on your light bulb does not exceed the maximum watt value of the IKEA lamp.

To make sure your existing light bulbs will be suitable for the IKEA lamp, you'll need to make sure the fitting matches, as well as check the maximum watt value.

Look at the product details of the lamp and we'll recommend which IKEA light bulb will be suitable - perhaps it's an E27 or GU10.  This refers to the fitting size and type.

Then, check the maximum watt of the IKEA lamp - this should be shown in the "Measurements" section on the product page.

So long as your bulb does not exceed the maximum wattage of the IKEA lamp, then you're good to go!

If you're thinking of switching to our energy efficient LED bulbs and want to learn more, take a look at our guide: How to choose the right light

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