Lamps make ideal desk accessory
The lighting experts at Lamps Plus offer these tips to make finding the perfect desk lamp a little easier, especially for those heading off to college.
* When selecting a desk lamp, make sure the arm is long and flexible enough to shine light where you need it and to remain out of your way when you don't need it. Be sure to position the lamp so it will not reflect on the computer screen.
* Desk lamps should be situated so that hand shadows don't obstruct your reading and work. If you're right-handed, this means placing the light source on the left side of your desk.
* Maximize your study space with multifunctional products: If you like to listen to music while studying, use a dual-functioning iPod speaker desk lamp. Or, if you keep notes and to-do lists close at hand, use a corkboard table lamp.
* Choose compact fluorescent lightbulbs instead of incandescent bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs not only better illuminate reading material to reduce eyestrain and fatigue, they use as much as 80 percent less energy and last 20 times longer.
* Great for reading in bed or on the way to school, try a lightweight clip-on reading light that attaches directly to any reading material.
* Lamps Plus' giclee technology lets you be the artist and capture a memorable moment by bringing it to light on a lampshade or as wall art. Use a photograph of your childhood pet or best friend to imprint and remember them even while you are away from home.
* Dorm rooms are notorious germ havens; clean and freshen the air by using and a Lamps Plus exclusive Kathy Ireland air purifier.
Information courtesy Lamps Plus
