To ask you all for help in changing a lightbulb?

[BadBadBeans]

I cannot get the lightbulbs right in my house! Each room has a single pendant light fitting that takes one bulb. We have energy saving LEDs - just ordinary ones from Homebase - and the light from them is dull and orange and makes me feel like I'm in some kind of terrible grimy back room in a bar! I tried getting a daylight bulb and that was worse - so harsh and artificial! What trick am I missing? What wattage should I be looking for? Or do I just need lots more lighting? Please help!!!

I'm about to change a poundland 40W equivalent for a 25W. Put up a new shade with a reflective inner and the light is too bright!

LEDs have come a long way in a few years. The LEDs themselves last forever but the electronics do not, no point paying high prices. Poundland will do.