It would be difficult to determine this in a scientific way without knowing all the variables. It is not just the lumens but how much of the light is being delivered to the spot where it is needed. Also the users perception and light temperature. But just roughly I would say it is probably a good amount of light for general use but a professional makeup artist would most likely want better lighting to prepare a model for a photo shoot.

Thanks. I should have included in my original message that I have done a Google search but couldn't find the lumens I wanted. Good to know what color temperature to look for, too. I had no idea which way to turn on that. gw, I've had incandescent candelabra base bulbs before that were 60w. I was hoping I could find the equivalent in LEDs. I found a company called Sexy LEDs. They have a 430 lumens candelabra base bulb, but it is sold out. They also have a 400 lumens. Doesn't sound like much difference to me, but I know nothing about lumens. Is 400 lumens substantially less than 430 lumens? I am a little hesitant to give $60 (price of 2 bulbs) to something called Sexy LEDs. Anyone know anything about the company? Are they legit?

Consider a dimmer and as high a watt load as the fixture can tolerate. Be sure the fixture can take higher wattage. We have an oldie 5-light chandelier which DH doesn't want me to overload. I use a mix of 25 and 40 watts bulbs. The clear ones are brighter than the frosted ones. We augment the chandy lighting over table with some lamps at periphery of room.

Running up the white flag, I surrender. You are right. A renter is not an owner, and it would be best to work with the landlord. I will make just one additional comment for renter's "rights". Saying that most tenants are terrible painters is unfair--so are many landlords (or at least the painters they subcontract with). I have lived in places where it looked like the painter stood in the middle of the room and did a quick circle with a paint sprayer--overspray EVERYWHERE: lights, switches, blinds, floor edges, etc. I have friends in an apartment where every grease spatter or piece of crud, including spiders, was simply painted over. I have a family member living in an apartment where the owner charges $800 to have his painters come in to paint an accent wall--a 9x12 foot wall! And then another $800 to paint it back when you vacate. A lot of landlords are awesome, careful, and responsible. So are many tenants. As more and more people can not afford to purchase a home; I hope that landlords/owners will work to make it somewhat easier/more reasonable to make a rental feel like home. Not sure why I'm on my soapbox about this today :) Maybe because all of my kids are out of the house living in apartments indefinitely. Sorry, I really did not mean to offend or step on the toes of professionals and landlords that know far more on the subject.