One thing I’d emphasize is that, if you’re optimizing for as much light as possible, adding diffusers will make your end lumen count take quite a hit. I’ve never measured it, but I would guess that the loss is on the order of tens of percents. This is pretty unfortunate since naked bulbs are both pretty unpleasant to have in your periphery, and also very unaesthetic. But if you’re going as far as erecting structures that power bulbs that are circumnavigating your living room, I’d advocate putting a lot of thought into diffusing the light while minimizing lumen losses.
One thing I’d emphasize is that, if you’re optimizing for as much light as possible, adding diffusers will make your end lumen count take quite a hit. I’ve never measured it, but I would guess that the loss is on the order of tens of percents. This is pretty unfortunate since naked bulbs are both pretty unpleasant to have in your periphery, and also very unaesthetic. But if you’re going as far as erecting structures that power bulbs that are circumnavigating your living room, I’d advocate putting a lot of thought into diffusing the light while minimizing lumen losses.