Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
by Littman Bros Lighting
As you prepare for your kids to go back to school, it is a great time to re-do the lighting in their room. Whether they live at home or heading off to college, here are some quick tips that can make a big difference in the way your student studies.
Top 5 Lighting Tips for Students:
- Choose glare-free desk lighting to prevent eye strain and fatigue.
- Use an adjustable desk lamp to provide additional light to the desk. Position the lamp so it will not reflect on the computer screen.
- If you’re right-handed, position the light to your left hand side, and vice verse to avoid hand shadows across your book or notebook.
- Use clip-on lighting and floor lamps for general room lighting.
- Choose halogen or fluorescent bulbs to better illuminate your reading material.
In addition to proper lighting for long nights of reading and doing homework, a portable fan can provide a handy cooling system around heat producing laptops. Continue Reading Kid’s Room Lighting & Dorm Room Lighting
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
by Littman Bros Lighting
When lighting a home office, you will want to create a comfortable environment that is free of harsh contrasts and distracting glare. You will need task lighting for reading, writing, and computer work, and general lighting for the surrounding area. You may also want to include accent lighting for prized possessions.
Two large ceiling fixtures will provide a lot of well-diffused general lighting, while eliminating shadows on the desk. Place the fixtures over head and to the right and left of the desk so the light comes over the shoulder. Lighting placed in front of a desk will cause reflections. Continue Reading Home Office Lighting