During the winter season many of us complain about having the winter blues, but for some people this complaint is in reality a mood disorder known as Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People with this condition have normal mental health throughout the majority of the year but experience severe depressive symptoms in the winter and fall [...]
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The Basics of People and Light: How They Affect Home Lighting Needs
March 31st, 2009 · Comments Off · Lighting Tips
Lighting enables us to see. We take in light from direct light sources or after it bounces off other sources. When light shines on opaque objects, some of that light is absorbed and some of the light is reflected multiple directions off the surface. This concept is important because the color of the objects is [...]
The Layers of Lighting
March 12th, 2009 · Comments Off · Lighting Tips, Room Lighting
Just like clothing, lighting looks best in layers. Lighting is one of the main factors in design that makes all of the other elements work well together. By adding layers to your home’s lighting, you add depth and dimension to your entire space. Lighting is generally broken up into three distinct layers; ambient, task and [...]
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