Thursday, April 5, 2012

Diffuse Fluorescent Lighting with a Stylish Desk Lamp

If you're like me, office lighting is a constant issue.

While you likely have no control over the lighting in your building, the best option is a desk lamp. It will diffuse the harsh fluorescent light and give your work space a more comfortable look and feel.

Here are a few fantastic affordable and stylish options to suit any work space:


IKEA is an absolute gold mine for lighting! There is a huge selection of work and desk lamps starting at around $5. With so many options, it's pretty difficult to choose, but here are a few that caught my eye.
All of these desk lamps are available at your local IKEA or online in the lighting section.


If you're looking for a DIY project, there are tons of really cool ideas for a truly custom lamp shade - the possibilities are endless! Whatever your personal style, you're sure to find it here with one of these ten different lamp shade DIY projects


Or you can do what I did a few weeks ago. Dust off an old lamp stored in the garage and update it with a new shade. There are plenty of local and online retail stores selling just lamp shades. For a desk/table lamp, it's best to get a drum shade (for a modern look) or a barrel or chandelier shade (for a traditional look). The Shades of Light store has a great selection online.






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