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Sep 1, 2014

Lighting Tips

Get a Light On the Back to School Blues

After the jitters and excitement of the first day of school subside, the reality sets in: Summer is over and the to-do lists are unending!  Homework, papers, tests…keep your head in the game and picture yourself in the best light…

Top 3 Enlightening Educational Enhancements for an A+ School Year

1.  Best Task Lamps and Back-to-School Bargains

32293GFBR kenroy structure dl

Get down to studying with stylish task light; try the “Structure” desk lamp, new from Kenroy Home.

10683-191 jessica mc ambience dl

Take advantage of Back-to-School sales with designer classics like this Jessica McClintock desk lamp from Ambience Lighting.

3275-01 Alien dl Adesso

Add some light-hearted fun into your studies;  The “Alien” from Adesso, available in Black, Chrome or Lime Green, provides adjustability and perfectly focused task light.

2.  Best Ambient Light Sources

3451-16 adesso barbery fl

The “Barbery” floor lamp from Adesso offers neat compact shelving space and a soft diffused illumination.

32234BS Brady torch and side lmp Kenroy

The “Brady” from Kenroy Home offers both excellent ambient illumination and superb task light; the ideal bedside companion to a brightly designed dorm room.

3. Best Mood Boosting and Comfort Control

Tono from Koncept

“Tono,” new from Koncept Lighting, gives you any color, any time for the ultimate in personalized mood lighting.

F315-KA hassock floor fan Minka

“Hassock” new from Minka-Aire provides portable comfort in a stylized design, available in fashion-forward Kokoa or Silver.

21028wh Raya Kenroy Home TL

For the laid back procrastinator, Kenroy Home’s “Raya” table lamp is a real pick-me-up.

tx0010 Abby tl la

For the stress-prone overachiever, Laura Ashley’s “Abby” table lamp puts everything in proper perspective.

Preview new desk lamps, task lighting and mood-boosting illumination at Capitol Lighting stores or 1800lighting.com.  Conquer those “Back-to-School” blues; Surround yourself with the brightest illumination!

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