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superhoteyewear-blog · 6 years ago

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Computer Eyestrain: 10 Steps for Relief

With so many people using computers at work, eyestrain has become one of the leading office-related health complaints.

Experts estimate 50% to 90% of computer users experience some degree of eyestrain or other symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS) during their work day. Studies show eyestrain and CVS often cause fatigue, decreased productivity and more work errors.

So what can you do about it? Here are steps you (and your employer) can take to reduce computer eyestrain and the other common symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS):

1. Get a computer eye exam. This is the most important thing you can do to prevent computer vision problems. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), computer users should have an eye exam before they start working on a computer and once yearly thereafter. Be sure to tell your eye doctor how often you use a computer at work and at home.

2. Use proper lighting. Computer eyestrain is often caused by excessively bright ambient lighting — either from outdoor sunlight coming in through a window or from harsh interior lighting. For the most comfortable computer use, ambient lighting should be about half as bright as that found in most offices.

If possible, reduce the brightness of interior lighting by using fewer fluorescent tubes in overhead light fixtures, or use lower intensity bulbs. Also try to position your monitor so that windows are to the side of it, instead of in front or back. You can also close curtains, shades and blinds to reduce the amount of sunlight at your workstation.

3. Minimize glare. Glare on walls and finished surfaces, as well as reflections on the computer screen, can also cause computer eyestrain. You may want to install an anti-glare screen on your monitor and, if possible, paint bright white walls a darker color with a matte finish.

Again, cover the windows. When outside light cannot be reduced, consider using a computer hood.

If you wear glasses, have an anti-reflective (AR) coating applied to your lenses. AR coating reduces glare by minimizing the amount of light reflecting off the front and back surfaces of your eyeglass lenses.

4. Upgrade your display. If you've not already done so, replace your old tube-style monitor (called a cathode ray tube or CRT) with a flat-panel liquid crystal display (LCD), like those on laptop computers.

LCD screens are easier on the eyes and usually have an anti-reflective surface. Old-fashioned CRT screens can cause a "flicker" of images on the screen. Even if this flicker is imperceptible, it can still contribute to eyestrain and fatigue during computer work.

If you still use a CRT, you can decrease eyestrain from flicker by increasing the refresh rate of your screen to 75 hertz (Hz) or higher. You can access this setting in the Control Panel of your computer.

When choosing a new flat panel display, select a screen with the highest resolution possible. Resolution is related to the "dot pitch" of the display. Generally, displays with a lower dot pitch have sharper images. Choose a display with a dot pitch of .28 mm or smaller.

Finally, choose a relatively large display. For a desktop computer, select a display that has a diagonal screen size of at least 19 inches.

5. Adjust the brightness and contrast of your computer screen. For more comfortable viewing, adjust the display settings on your computer so the brightness of the screen is about the same as that of your work environment.

As a test, try looking at the white background of this web page. If it looks like a light source, it's too bright. If it seems dull and gray, it may be too dark.

Also, adjust your screen settings to make sure the contrast between the screen background and the on-screen characters is high. And make sure that the text size and color are optimized for the most comfort. Usually, black text on a white background is the best color combination. But other high-contrast, dark-on-light combinations may also be acceptable.

Finally, adjust your computer's color temperature. Reducing the color temperature of your display lowers the amount of blue light emitted by a color display. Blue light is short-wavelength visible light that is associated with more eyestrain than longer wavelength hues, such as orange and red.

6. Blink more often. Blinking is very important — it rewets your eyes to keep them moist, comfortable and clear.

Studies show that, during computer use, people blink less frequently — about one-third as often as they normally do. And, according to studies, many blinks performed during computer work are only partial lid closures. This greatly increases the risk for dry eyes, blurred vision, eye irritation and fatigue.

To keep your eyes comfortable and seeing well during computer use, try this exercise: Every 20 minutes, blink 10 times by closing your eyes as if falling asleep (very slowly). This will help rewet your eyes.

Also, keep a bottle of artificial tears at your workplace and use them to moisten your eyes often during prolonged computer use. Ask your eye doctor to recommend the best brands for your needs.

7. Exercise your eyes. Another cause of computer eyestrain is focusing fatigue. Research shows that it's harder for our eyes to maintain focus on computer-generated images than on printed images in a book or magazine.

To reduce your risk of focusing fatigue during computer use, look away from your screen or monitor every 20 minutes and gaze at a distant object across the room. Looking far away relaxes the focusing muscles inside your eyes, reducing focusing fatigue.

Another exercise is to look far away at an object for 10-15 seconds, then gaze at something up close for 10-15 seconds, and then look back at the distant object again. Do this 10 times. This exercise reduces the risk of your eyes' focusing system "locking up" (a condition called accommodative spasm) during prolonged computer work.

8. Take frequent breaks. Take frequent, short breaks from your computer work throughout the day. Stand up, walk away from your work station and stretch your arms, legs, back, neck and shoulders. These activities will reduce your risk for computer vision syndrome and neck, back and shoulder pain.

Many workers take only two 15-minute breaks from their computer during their work day. According to a recent NIOSH study, computer workers experienced significantly less discomfort and eyestrain if they took four additional 5-minute "mini-breaks" during the day.

Interestingly, these supplementary breaks did not reduce productivity. Data entry speed was significantly faster as a result of the extra breaks, so work output was maintained even though the workers had 20 extra minutes of break time each day.

9. Modify your workstation. Looking back and forth between a printed page and your computer screen (as during data entry tasks), can also cause eyestrain. To improve comfort during these tasks, place the print material on a copy stand adjacent to your screen or monitor. If necessary, use a desk lamp to illuminate the print material - but make sure it doesn't shine into your eyes or onto the computer screen.

Improper posture during computer work also contributes to computer vision syndrome. Adjust your workstation and chair to a comfortable height so your feet are flat on the floor in front of you.

Adjust your chair and computer so your screen is approximately 20 to 24 inches from your eyes and slightly below eye level so you can view it comfortably with your head and neck in a natural position.

10. Consider computer eyewear. For the greatest comfort at your computer, you may benefit from having a customized eyeglasses prescription for your computer work. This is especially true if you normally wear contact lenses that can become dry and uncomfortable during sustained computer work.

Computer glasses are also a good choice if you normally wear eyeglasses with bifocal or progressive lenses. Though these lenses provide excellent vision for most tasks, they don't provide an adequate viewing zone for prolonged computer work.

Your eye doctor can prescribe specially designed computer eyewear to give you the best possible vision at your computer screen. Keep in mind that computer glasses are a specific type of eyewear and typically should not be worn when driving.

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artsoccupychi · 7 years ago

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How To Beat Winter Blues

Winter is officially upon us, declaring its arrival with sub-zero temperatures. It’s time to share a few tips—some of the natural methods, products and nutritional remedies to beat the “winter blues.”

We’ve got three months until spring … we can do this.

In this article:

Seasonal Depression? The Effects of Winter Light

Symptoms of Seasonal Depression

Light Therapy

Color Therapy

Plant Therapy

Vitamin D

Food Therapy

Best Supplements for Seasonal Depression

Exercise

Touch Therapy

Melatonin and Sleep

Seasonal Depression? The Effects of Winter Light

This time of year affects everyone a little differently. You might not notice any change at all, or you may feel a little ache, like the loss of a good friend that’s moved away—that good friend being warmth and sunshine.

On the more extreme end of the spectrum, you may be part of the 5% of the U.S. population that experiences full-blown seasonal depression, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). A milder form of this type of depression is experienced by approximately 10-20% of Americans.

Symptoms of seasonal depression include:

Apathy and decreased interest in activities

Tension and anxiety

Disturbance in your sleep cycle, from oversleeping to insomnia

Extreme fatigue

Cravings for starchy or sweet foods that lead to overeating

The human organism was meant to be outside, and sunshine is one of the greatest antidepressants. When sunshine is harder to come by during the darker, colder months of the year, it’s important to be aware of your changing moods and take some steps to relieve your anxiety before it gets entrenched. Here are a few tried and true remedies.

Light Therapy

I live in a snowy state (5 minutes from a ski resort, in fact), but I work at home and position my desk where I can open the blinds and get sunlight through the windows on sunny days during the winter. Sometimes I take off everything but shorts and a tank top and stand in front of the window, soaking in all the sunlight I can get for 10 minutes.

Remember, Vitamin D is one of the hormonal factors you can “bank.” In other words, you don’t have to get it every day in order for it to be helpful; if you get a lot of Vitamin D on Monday, you’ll still be feeling the effects of it on Tuesday and Wednesday.

If diminishing daylight hours is a problem for you, you may want to consider investing in artificial light therapy. Unfortunately, most light boxes use full-spectrum fluorescent lights at an intensity of 10,000 lux. So, while getting bathed in a sea of light, you are also exposing yourself to a bath of electromagnetic radiation.

If possible, plan two short vacations to sunny places during the winter. You can also put on your snowshoes or winter boots and enjoy a jaunt through the sparkling snowflakes; it may be colder outside, but lower temperatures don’t completely rule out the positive effects of sunshine!

Color Therapy

If below-freezing temperatures make the outdoors relatively painful, consider “designing” your way out of the blues by painting the walls of your home and office. I’ve painted my bedroom yellow in my last three homes, and it makes me happy!

When choosing your palette, think the opposite of the blues and grays of winter and spruce up your walls with the bright colors of a tropical sunset. A golden glow or earthy colors can also promote a feeling of peace and warmth.

Plant Therapy

Bring the outdoors in with one of the best reminders of spring—plants! Dracaenas and palms do well indoors. Better yet, buy some bulbs and fill your home with flowers. Amaryllis and paperwhite narcissus are beautiful choices as well as crocus, hyacinths and mini-daffodils. Put them where you spend most of your time.

Now that you’ve set the stage in your physical surroundings, let’s look at what’s happening inside your body and how we can bring a little “happy” back.

Vitamin D

Just as plants require sunlight to produce life-sustaining oxygen, we, as humans, require sunlight to produce Vitamin D. In fact, we derive only about 10 percent of this vitamin from our food. Vitamin D promotes the production of serotonin, a hormone that plays a central role in regulating our moods.

So how do we get more Vitamin D into our systems when the days are shorter and we’re keeping so much of our skin covered up? Keep an eye out for that ray of sun shimmering in between the trees, and make spending some time in it a priority. Believe it or not, the sun is not vanquished by the coming of winter! We just don’t have the same inclination to bask in its rays when temperatures are in the teens.

Did you know that after you go in the sun, your body needs a few hours to convert the substances collected on your skin to Vitamin D in the body? So after any sun exposure you can get, don’t take a shower for several hours. This will go a long way towards giving you a positive, upbeat mood and high productivity.

Depending on your location and the time of day, the sunlight may not be direct enough to synthesize into Vitamin D. Here’s a great test the Linus Pauling Institute recommends: measure your shadow. If it’s the same height or shorter than you, you can get enough sun, but if your shadow is taller than you are, the sunlight isn’t quite strong enough to give you the vitamin D you need.

And remember, sunlight is also needed for the health of your hypothalamus (the gland in your brain responsible for sleep, mood, and appetite). It needs sufficient levels of daily natural light through your eyes to stimulate and regulate it, so spend some time outside each day with your sunglasses off.

Food Therapy

Yes, you can eat your way to happiness, but no, potato chips are not the answer. (Sorry!)

Tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in food, is a precursor to serotonin. Because of this, many people have been mistakenly loading up on turkey and other animal proteins such as eggs and beef with the intention of boosting their serotonin levels. Don’t do that! Studies comparing animal-protein meals vs. carbohydrate meals show that brain tryptophan levels go up after carb-rich meals, but down after protein-rich meals. Why? Because tryptophan requires carbs to transport it across the blood-brain barrier. (Think healthy, whole-food carbs, like fresh fruits and vegetables or whole grains.)

When you’ve got the blues and reach for a chocolate bar to make yourself feel better, you may think that your body is in self-sabotage mode. Not so fast! The truth is that your body is smart; it knows that sugar produces insulin, which helps tryptophan get from the gut to the brain.

Skip the processed carbs, though; you want to get complex carbs from whole foods like greens, legumes, and sprouted nuts and seeds, or whole-foods carbs with simple sugars and also lots of fiber and nutrients, like a piece of fruit.

You also need nutrients from whole foods to keep your gut microbiome healthy, since tryptophan is synthesized by the good bacteria in your gut.

More happy winter foods include those with Vitamin D, like mushrooms and organic eggs, but don’t rely on them in place of sunlight; in the winter when sunlight is harder to come by, you will probably need to supplement (more on that later).

You should also consider green tea in your mood-boosting diet. Green tea contains L-Theanine, an amino acid that has been shown to increase serotonin levels in the brain.

Supplements

Vitamin D

You will probably find it difficult to get the amount of Vitamin D that you need from the sun and food during the winter months.

Over 80% of North Americans are chronically deficient in Vitamin D, and not only does this affect your wintertime mood; it massively increases cancer risk as well!

The most assimilable forms will be in olive oil capsules, rather than hard pills. And make sure it’s D3, not D2! Best of all is an oil-based D3 with Vitamin K added, for best absorption.

Probiotics

You should also take a probiotic, preferably with prebiotics and enzymes. The exploding research on microbiome diversity shows that mental health relies on gut health.

Your gut bacteria are responsible for making all the hormones that modulate mood, sleep, weight, mental energy, and even pain, so keep them healthy with a good supplement.

Omega-3s

Omega-3-fatty acids have also been shown to be a key component when treating the winter blues. Don’t get yours from polluted, rancid fish sources!

Instead, you can add sprouted, ground flaxseed to your smoothies, batters, and other foods. Like probiotics, you need omega-3s all year round, but be especially vigilant in wintertime.

Curcumin

Curcumin, the active ingredient in the herb turmeric, has been a popular supplement for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but it also helps increase serotonin production.

SAM-e

Many SAD sufferers have also gotten relief by supplementing with SAM-e (S-Adenosyl-Methionine), a naturally-occurring compound that helps produce and regulate hormones.

Exercise

It’s easy to let the weather put a damper on your exercise routine. If you make 30 to 45 minutes of low-intensity exercise every day a priority in your life, you’ll be amazed at the changes you feel in both your body and mind.

Exercise is an important way to release those feel-good chemicals, serotonin and dopamine. If it’s just too cold outside and winter hiking is not your thing, find other options to get your sweat on indoors.

Touch Therapy

Most of you know about the power of touch, particularly therapeutic touch. The energetic exchange we get from other human beings cannot be overestimated, and if you aren’t getting that from an intimate relationship, make sure you’re getting it somewhere! Massages, for example, have been shown to release serotonin. The University of Miami School of Medicine conducted a study that showed a 28% increase of serotonin and a 31% decrease of cortisol (a hormone associated with stress) after a massage.¹

Massage has also been shown to release oxytocin, our “love” and “trust” hormone.

Melatonin and Sleep

It’s hard to be happy if you’re groggy and tired most of the time. Melatonin is the hormone that plays an important part in our sleep/wake cycle. Daytime sun limits its production, while darkness sends the message that it’s time for melatonin to increase.

Seasonal changes in light exposure have been shown to disrupt the normal ebb and flow of this powerful hormone in your body.

Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University placed 68 patients suffering from SAD into three groups, two of which received low doses of melatonin. Their conclusion? Melatonin can relieve the doldrums of winter depression.

If you still find yourself feeling the blues after trying these natural approaches, don’t hesitate to reach out for support. Talking to someone who understands what you are going through can bring awareness and camaraderie. Join a Meetup group, related to any interest you might have, and try not to be alone, too much, during the winter.

Whatever you do, don’t isolate yourself.

Remember the words of Edna Jaques when the walls begin to close in:

“Go out, go out I beg of you. And taste the beauty of the wild. Behold the miracle of the earth. With the wonder of a child.”

–Robyn Openshaw, MSW, is a blogger and author of bestsellers The Green Smoothies Diet, 12 Steps to Whole Foods, and Vibe.

She explains how she learned to make delicious, easy, and inexpensive shifts to a whole-foods diet, and recovered her and her family’s health, in this free video masterclass.

Disclosure: this post may contain Affiliate links that help support the GSG mission without costing you extra. I recommend only companies and products that I use myself.

This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance.

Sources

1. Field T, et al. Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy. Touch Research Institutes, University of Miami School of Medicine. [email protected].

2. Lansdowne, AT. Et al. Vitamin D3 enhances mood in healthy subjects during winter. Psychopharmacology. 02/1998. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9539254

3. Michels, Alexander PhD. Can you rely on sunlight to get enough vitamin D this winter? Linus Pauling Institute. 01/2016. http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/linuspaulinginstitute/2016/01/25/sunlight-vitamin-d-winter/

4. World Happiness Report. United Nations. 2017. http://worldhappiness.report/

5. Altshul, Sara. Natural Ways to Beat the Winter Blues. Health 03/2013. http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20428713,00.html

6. Weil, Andrew Dr. Is SAMe Worthwhile for Depression? Weil. 11/2011.

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jemmasmithinterior · 7 years ago

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4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space

Did you know that lighting is one of the easiest ways to add warmth and style to your home? Nothing says “home, sweet home” quite like turning on the lights and seeing your beautifully designed space come into focus. There are ways you can use lighting in a strategic, design-savvy manner that will have all your friends ogling. They’ll think it’s the design, but you’ll know better—you’ll know the right lighting can make any room look more upscale instantly.

Principles of Lighting

There are a few things to consider when lighting up your space:

Levels

Focusing all of the room’s light on just one spot isn’t the best way to create a multi-layered space with variation and warmth. Instead, opt for a mixture of pendants, table lamps and even wall sconces to create the right mood.

Wattage

For spaces where you don’t need to focus on reading or watching TV, use lower wattage lights (around 60 watts) to set the mood. For reference, overhead lights should be brighter, with complementary lighting placed strategically around the room.

Bulb Tones

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Just as you use paint on a wall, illuminating your space with different tones of light creates different impressions. Whether it’s a cool tone or warm tone light, different shades can have varying impacts on how your furniture flows in a room. (The same can be said about types of bulbs, from LEDs, fluorescent and otherwise.) The best thing to do is experiment and find what works best in a given area.

Types of Lighting

There are many different types of lighting, but understanding a few main ones will guide you through lighting up your decor with plenty of flair:

Ambient Light

Think of ambient light as the main lighting source of a room—like your ceiling fixtures. Its illumination is all-encompassing. Although prominent, this isn’t the lighting that someone will compliment, since its practical use is so intertwined with the house itself.

Task or Directional Lighting

Exactly as it sounds, task lighting, such as a table lamp or desk light, focuses light in a specific area to help you accomplish a task. Whether it’s reading, cooking or taking notes, having a concentrated beam of light in a small area helps you get things done.

Spotlight or Accent Lighting

This is the lighting that accentuates your space. Adding accent lighting is a way of honing in on a beautiful archway, or on beloved photos or art that you want well-lit and easy to see. This type of lighting can be sconces, pendants or even candles depending on how the room is set up.

Ways Lighting Makes a Space

When it comes down to it, good lighting will illuminate a space based on the needs of that particular room. Combining different styles of light with natural light (when possible) is the perfect way of achieving that picture-perfect ambiance.

Observe:

#1: Natural Light With a Fixture

This dining room is a shining example of combining natural light with a fixture for optimum beauty. Typically, you want to set the mood in a dining room with dim lighting. If it’s too bright, your guest won’t feel as though they’re in a relaxed or intimate setting. At night, when the curtains are drawn, having a dimmer switch for this fixture would be the perfect way to enjoy dinner with the family. No need to get blinded by harsh lighting here.

#2: Multiple Levels of Light

Behold @our_forever_farmhouse’s living room, which balances natural and artificial light beautifully. Not only does the combination of a ceiling light and floor lamp garner more visual interest, but the added warmth to the room makes lounging that much more inviting.

#3: Using Every Corner of a Room

Pro tip: setting a lamp in the corner, or against a mirror, reflects light to give the illusion of a bigger space. The more light in a room, the better—as suits your needs, of course.

#4: Creating a Focal Point With Light

Indoors or out, having the proper lighting is essential. We love this transformed back porch with string lights and an eye-catching chandelier as the focal point. Whether it’s dusk or nighttime, thanks to this spectacular mood lighting, this is a premier spot for reading a book or chatting with friends over a glass of wine.

Let There be Light

Just like there are endless types of light bulbs, there are countless ways you can decorate with lighting and create the space you’ve always dreamed of having. The main takeaway is to understand the principles of lighting and apply them in ways that motivate you to be productive—while also admiring it, of course.

Do you have a space where lighting makes a stunning debut? We’d love to see it! Use the hashtag #MyAshleyHome for a chance to be featured in our gallery.

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jemmasmithinterior · 7 years ago

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4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space

Principles of Lighting

There are a few things to consider when lighting up your space:

Levels

Wattage

Bulb Tones

Image courtesy of www.tvpartsfixit.co.uk

Types of Lighting

There are many different types of lighting, but understanding a few main ones will guide you through lighting up your decor with plenty of flair:

Ambient Light

Task or Directional Lighting

Spotlight or Accent Lighting

Ways Lighting Makes a Space

Observe:

#1: Natural Light With a Fixture

#2: Multiple Levels of Light

#3: Using Every Corner of a Room

Pro tip: setting a lamp in the corner, or against a mirror, reflects light to give the illusion of a bigger space. The more light in a room, the better—as suits your needs, of course.

#4: Creating a Focal Point With Light

Let There be Light

Do you have a space where lighting makes a stunning debut? We’d love to see it! Use the hashtag #MyAshleyHome for a chance to be featured in our gallery.

The post 4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space appeared first on XO Ashley.

fromhttps://blog.ashleyfurniture.com/4-ways-lighting-can-make-or-break-your-space/

#XO Ashley

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jemmasmithinterior · 7 years ago

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4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space

Principles of Lighting

There are a few things to consider when lighting up your space:

Levels

Wattage

Bulb Tones

Image courtesy of www.tvpartsfixit.co.uk

Types of Lighting

There are many different types of lighting, but understanding a few main ones will guide you through lighting up your decor with plenty of flair:

Ambient Light

Task or Directional Lighting

Spotlight or Accent Lighting

Ways Lighting Makes a Space

Observe:

#1: Natural Light With a Fixture

#2: Multiple Levels of Light

#3: Using Every Corner of a Room

Pro tip: setting a lamp in the corner, or against a mirror, reflects light to give the illusion of a bigger space. The more light in a room, the better—as suits your needs, of course.

#4: Creating a Focal Point With Light

Let There be Light

Do you have a space where lighting makes a stunning debut? We’d love to see it! Use the hashtag #MyAshleyHome for a chance to be featured in our gallery.

The post 4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space appeared first on XO Ashley.

fromhttps://blog.ashleyfurniture.com/4-ways-lighting-can-make-or-break-your-space/

#XO Ashley

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jemmasmithinterior · 7 years ago

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4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space

Principles of Lighting

There are a few things to consider when lighting up your space:

Levels

Wattage

Bulb Tones

Image courtesy of www.tvpartsfixit.co.uk

Types of Lighting

There are many different types of lighting, but understanding a few main ones will guide you through lighting up your decor with plenty of flair:

Ambient Light

Task or Directional Lighting

Spotlight or Accent Lighting

Ways Lighting Makes a Space

Observe:

#1: Natural Light With a Fixture

#2: Multiple Levels of Light

#3: Using Every Corner of a Room

Pro tip: setting a lamp in the corner, or against a mirror, reflects light to give the illusion of a bigger space. The more light in a room, the better—as suits your needs, of course.

#4: Creating a Focal Point With Light

Let There be Light

Do you have a space where lighting makes a stunning debut? We’d love to see it! Use the hashtag #MyAshleyHome for a chance to be featured in our gallery.

The post 4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space appeared first on XO Ashley.

fromhttps://blog.ashleyfurniture.com/4-ways-lighting-can-make-or-break-your-space/

#XO Ashley

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jemmasmithinterior · 7 years ago

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4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space

Principles of Lighting

There are a few things to consider when lighting up your space:

Levels

Wattage

Bulb Tones

Image courtesy of www.tvpartsfixit.co.uk

Types of Lighting

There are many different types of lighting, but understanding a few main ones will guide you through lighting up your decor with plenty of flair:

Ambient Light

Task or Directional Lighting

Spotlight or Accent Lighting

Ways Lighting Makes a Space

Observe:

#1: Natural Light With a Fixture

#2: Multiple Levels of Light

#3: Using Every Corner of a Room

Pro tip: setting a lamp in the corner, or against a mirror, reflects light to give the illusion of a bigger space. The more light in a room, the better—as suits your needs, of course.

#4: Creating a Focal Point With Light

Let There be Light

Do you have a space where lighting makes a stunning debut? We’d love to see it! Use the hashtag #MyAshleyHome for a chance to be featured in our gallery.

The post 4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space appeared first on XO Ashley.

fromhttps://blog.ashleyfurniture.com/4-ways-lighting-can-make-or-break-your-space/

#XO Ashley

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jemmasmithinterior · 7 years ago

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4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space

Principles of Lighting

There are a few things to consider when lighting up your space:

Levels

Wattage

Bulb Tones

Image courtesy of www.tvpartsfixit.co.uk

Types of Lighting

There are many different types of lighting, but understanding a few main ones will guide you through lighting up your decor with plenty of flair:

Ambient Light

Task or Directional Lighting

Spotlight or Accent Lighting

Ways Lighting Makes a Space

Observe:

#1: Natural Light With a Fixture

#2: Multiple Levels of Light

#3: Using Every Corner of a Room

Pro tip: setting a lamp in the corner, or against a mirror, reflects light to give the illusion of a bigger space. The more light in a room, the better—as suits your needs, of course.

#4: Creating a Focal Point With Light

Let There be Light

Do you have a space where lighting makes a stunning debut? We’d love to see it! Use the hashtag #MyAshleyHome for a chance to be featured in our gallery.

The post 4 Ways Lighting Can Make or Break Your Space appeared first on XO Ashley.

fromhttps://blog.ashleyfurniture.com/4-ways-lighting-can-make-or-break-your-space/

#XO Ashley

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