It's back to school time. If you’re a parent, this means shopping for school supplies like paper, pens and pencils. Don’t forget to add adjustable task lighting to the list. Yes, lighting. Good lighting improves attention span, accuracy and productivity. Here are three tips for illuminating your homework or study area.
Are you preparing for your finals, have an inadequate desk lamp, or just want something new? We have perused our selection of desk and small table lamps to bring you our picks for the best swing arm, tiffany shade, modern/contemporary, unique, and adjustable desk lamps.
Table of Contents
- Task Lighting 101
- Benefits of Having a Well-Lit Study Area
- Best Lighting for Studying
- Best Light Bulb Wattage for Studying
- Best Ceiling Lighting for Studying
- Our Picks - Best Lamps for Studying
- Dorm Room Mood Boards
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Task Lighting 101
Task lighting is an important component of any study area. Task lighting is lighting that focuses on a specific area, making it easier to complete tasks such as reading, writing or viewing a computer screen. Good task lighting reduces eye strain and mental fatigue, and can increase task performance by 16 percent.
Desk lamps, table lamps, and floor lamps are ideal sources of task lighting. Effective task lighting depends on the placement of the lamp. Place the desk lamp on the opposite side of your dominant hand so the light sweeps across the study area without creating shadows.
Three Benefits of Having a Well-Lit Study Area
No one enjoys pulling an all-nighter, but here’s how good lighting can transform your last-minute cramming session into a more pleasant experience.
- ► Better Posture
We are all guilty of contorting into weird, uncomfortable positions just to be closer to the computer screen. Bad lighting can cause eye strain, headaches and bad posture. Make sure you have plenty of task lighting and take regular breaks to stretch.
- ► Improved Mood
Poor lighting can transform any space into a cramped, depressing and stressful void. Who can study under those conditions, let alone remember anything they’ve read? Use ambient lighting and task lighting to create a calm and productive study area.
- ► Reduce Eye Strain
Good study lighting reduces eye strain, which can result in irritated, red and dry eyes. Eye fatigue is often associated with headaches and migraines. So before you reach for headache pain relief, adjust your lighting to see if it makes a difference.
Update your homework or study area with lighting that creates a calm, learning environment, and you will certainly notice a difference in focus, accuracy and production.
Best Lighting for Studying
General lighting, also known as ambient lighting, provides smooth and radiant illumination to any study area. Ambient lighting enhances your sense of well-being, which can increase your productivity and reduce your stress. It helps to estimate shape, proximity and depth of spaces and objects.
Best Light Bulb Wattage for Studying
Staying focused and on task requires the right amount of brightness. Use a 40 to 60-watt light bulb for tasks such as reading and writing. Use a 60-watt light bulb for tasks such as using a computer. Use a 60 to 80-watt light bulb for detail-oriented tasks.
Avoid cool fluorescent bulbs that emit harsh lighting that can strain your eyes and make you feel tired. Opt for warm halogen bulbs that are close to natural daylight and place less strain on your eyes.
Best Ceiling Lighting
George's Reading Room (Adjustable Swing-Arm) Lamp
The Reading Room Adjustable Swing Arm Table Lamp by George Kovacs is perfect for those with a modern flair. With a 19" Height x 6.25" Width and an LED bulb you’ll be sure to light up your whole workspace with ease. The adjustable arm allows the convenience of use that any student hard at work can appreciate. With 4 different colors to choose from you can be sure it will add to your modern style.
Our Pick: Tiffany Desk Lamps
Quiozel Lighting Holmes Tiffany Lamp
The Quiozel Lighting Holmes Tiffany Lamp is a perfect example of traditional style in a modern setting. The stained glass design is timeless in its style and yet still has dimmable options. The 12" Height x 5" Width is discreet enough for any table. Each one is assembled by hand using the copper foil technique developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and there are multiple varieties and colors to choose from. Bring Tiffany style to your study room with this beautiful desk lamp.
Our Pick: Modern Desk Lamps
George Kovacs Park Table Lamp
The George Kovacs Park Table Lamp is great for those with a particular modern style, who also like a little extra convenience. The additional outlet in the base is great for those with limited plug in options, especially when it comes to dorm rooms. Standing at 19.5" Height x 10" Width x 13.5" Length with a brushed nickel design, this light is great for any study space. Add some convenience and modernity to your study room with the George Kovacs Park Table Lamp.
Our Pick: Unique Desk Lamps
George Kovacs Spiked Table Lamp
This Spiked Table Lamp by George Kovacs is definitely going to start a conversation or two. It is a statement piece in the best possible way. With six 4W led bulbs lighting will not be a problem in your work space. For those with a creative design style you can choose from painted bronze and chrome options as well. At a 31" Height x 16" Width it stands taller than many desk lamps, making it stand out as well.
Our Pick: Adjustable Desk Lamps
George Kovacs - George's Reading Room Table Lamp (Adjustable)
Not every desk or table lamp needs to be a focal point for anything but light. While being modern, the George Kovacs Reading Room Table Lamp is a bit more subtle, and that is ok. Sometimes you just need a great functional lamp to get your work done without distraction. The 19.75" Height x 5" Width x 6.25" Length is just the right size for most work areas. Plus it does come in a copper bronze patina and brushed nickel design, so you can be sure it will fit most any office decor.
Dorm Room Mood Boards
Summer is coming to an end and, as you prepare to return to school in the fall, you may find yourself scrambling to purchase some last-minute items on your back-to-school checklist. Laptops, bedspreads, and desk lamps are all-important back-to-school items for those of you living in a college dorm room.
Assert your individuality in your dorm room design by accessorizing with practical, yet stylish products. An adjustable desk lamp is a perfect addition to any college dorm room because it combines functionality with flair. Lamps are available in all different shapes and sizes and come in a variety of styles making them the perfect accompaniment to your dorm room décor, whether you’re looking for modern desk lamps or antique desk lamps.
Desk lamps are a stylish way to illuminate dark areas or highlight the painting hanging on the wall that you just so happened to make in art class. A desk lamp is an effective tool to help keep you studying long after your roommate has gone to sleep. A good desk lamp will provide you with enough light to see what you’re reading or writing, without producing so much light that it keeps your roommate awake.
If you’re not sure how to decorate your dorm room, or you’re just looking for some unique dorm room ideas in general, make sure that you check out this amazing mood board created by Justina Blakeney from Jungalow. This incredibly talented designer made mood board magic with their creative and diverse dorm room vision. You should probably start thinking about taking online classes because their designs will make you never want to leave your room.
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