Reduce stress and eye strain   August 2024 Be brighter while doing homework Progress Lighting Reduce eye strain and stress with the right light For many people, today's reimagined days include working in a variety of environments including traditional and home offices, kitchens, dining rooms, and other spaces around the home or local coffee shop, just to name a few. With so many out-of-the-ordinary work locations, the existing lighting is often not conducive to optimal productivity. The American Lighting Association offers the following tips to enhance your comfort and efficiency when completing tasks and working at home. Adjust the light level Lighting is always more attractive and functional if it can be adjusted according to natural light changes and tasks being performed. Spotlights that can be adjusted to shine on your task surface, sconces placed next to your work area, or pendants above your countertop can make any chore or activity safer and more enjoyable. EGLO Lighting A dimmer is essential for optimal work space lighting. Adding a dimmer can be an easy process simply by connecting a plug-in dimmer to a table or floor lamp. Be sure to check your bulb label to be sure it is dimmable. Incandescent bulbs are always dimmable; LEDs can usually be dimmed as well. For help in acquiring a dimmer and the proper bulbs, contact your local ALA-member lighting showroom for answers to all your lighting questions. Lutron Electronics Maximize visibility Do you have enough light? If reading or other visual tasks seem difficult, check the output of the bulbs in your fixtures. If more light is needed, and you are still using incandescent bulbs, consider making the switch to LEDs. A 60-watt incandescent bulb emits about 800 lumens of light. For more light, try using an 1100 lumen LED bulb, which is equivalent to a 75-watt incandescent. Kichler Be sure the additional light does not cause glare, which may require adjusting your lamp or window shades. All bulbs should be the same color (chromaticity). Look for the chromaticity rating on the bulb package. LED bulbs that match the color of incandescent bulbs are rated for 2700 Kelvin (K), often referred to as warm white. Your nearby ALA-member showroom has trained staff to answer all your questions and find the perfect bulbs for your space. For lighting tips and inspiration pick up a copy of Lighting magazine at your local ALA-member showroom. Can’t wait? Go online now to Ideas.Lighting for a digital copy of the magazine. Find more information for lighting every room in your home at ALALighting.com.     American Lighting Association American Lighting Association | 2050 N. Stemmons Freeway Unit 100 | Dallas, TX 75207 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice