{"id":933,"date":"2018-01-18T15:54:03","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T23:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=933"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:34:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:34:22","slug":"lighting-tips-for-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/lighting-tips-for-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighting Tips for College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Students heading off to college need practical, glare-free task lighting from desk lamps<\/a> for those long nights of reading and studying (or at least that\u2019s what they tell Mom and Dad!)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper desk lighting is critical in preventing eye-strain and fatigue, especially in the first couple of months back at school as a student\u2019s eyes readjust to the long hours of reading and computer work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lighting Solutions for Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The solutions are many, and depend in large part on personal taste and style. Halogen desk lamps by Holtkoetter<\/a> provide a contemporary twist, while the architect\u2019s desk lamp, banker\u2019s lamp and Mission styles provide more classic solutions. Whatever your choice, look for adjustable designs that will allow you to aim the light throw from the lamp as needed. New LED desk lamps<\/a> offer energy savings and a super long life, so your student won’t have to worry about replacing bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desk Lighting Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whatever desk lamp you choose, the lamp should be placed so that hand shadows don\u2019t streak across your work. If you\u2019re right-handed, this means placing a light source on the left hand side of your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other lights, such as clip-on lighting and floor standing accent lights, can be used to create more general room and mood lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a Touch of Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And then there is the enduring style of volcano lamps, whose morphing blobs have been gracing college dorm rooms for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novelty lamps offer fun visual interest. Some are for pure accent lighting and looks, while others combine an interesting visual look with functional lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions About Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have questions about what kind of lighting is best for your student? Contact Lamps Plus<\/a> for product recommendations. We’re here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our video “Best Desk Lamp for Your Home Office – Work From Home Desk Lighting Tips” below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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