Studying in a dark room? Here are 4 tips to help you solve this problem

28 Feb 2019

Lighting in your study room is essential, because it can greatly affect your productivity. Productivity and the hours you are able to spend in there will depend on how tired your eyes are, and they get tired faster in weak light. Therefore, make sure to incorporate several layers of lighting so you will be able to pull off many hours of studying. Here are some tips suggested from us at LTC and you should consider:

1)Embrace natural light

Moms always say you shouldn’t read in the dark, and they are right. Even though you think you see well, you don’t know how much effort your eyes are actually making in order to read what’s in front of you. If there’s not enough light, your eyes will try to sharpen the image and you will end up with eye strain and fatigue. One of the best ways to prevent this is by letting natural daylight into your study room. The best way to make use of natural light is to try and place your desk beside the windows so you receive as much light as possible. It is the best possible source of light because you do not consume a cent on any consumption of energy.

2)General lighting

Besides the natural light, it is also important to have general lighting. General lighting will illuminate the entire room, and it is glare-free. For this purpose you can rely on ceiling and wall lights, as well as spotlights. When picking general lighting, you should focus on finding warm white light with a high proportion of indirect light, which will reduce the stress in your eyes. Another option is cold white light which will help improve your performance, focus and productivity while studying.

3)Task lighting

While general lights are great for overall atmosphere, you will need some more help if you are a University student and plan on pulling all-nighters. Set up a task light on your desk or station for your projects. Task lighting will reduce glare and shadows that are caused by your computer. Use a desk lamp with adjustable lights to easily set the mood you need depending on how much you use your laptop.

4)Illuminate your shelves and cabinets

Lighting in your study isn’t only beneficial for reducing eye strain. It can also set the right atmosphere for studying, which will make the whole process less painful. Add some light to your shelves and cabinets. By lighting up these areas, it will be easier to find your books and workbooks, and you will be less stressed when you realise the book you were looking for is not forever lost after all.

A well-lit study room is important, because it can affect you in many ways. Your eyes won’t get tired as easily, you will create a relaxing atmosphere and you might even enjoy completing you assignments and prepare for your upcoming examinations.

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