Comments on: Shedding Some Light on My Work Space

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:10:05 +0000

I just looked at the Staples website and a few others specializing in the natural spectrum lights. I’m not finding a whole lot of good reviews, and many of the lamps are just flat out ugly – and yes, I’m that fussy. I like my work area somewhat serene (plants, small fountain, little rock garden on the desk, etc.). The clunky ones just aren’t going to cut it, and I’m not sure I’m willing to spend $100 – 200 on a desk lamp without even know how well I’ll work with it.

In the sense of being energy efficient, I’m thinking I’ll keep looking at these, but I’ll probably also look into some fluorescent light desk lamps and compare them.

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:59:19 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Renee. :) Staples was actually next on my list to check, and I’m glad to hear they sound like they’ll be bright enough for a working environment. :)

@Kathleen – I’ve seen them vary quite a bit, from just over $20 to well over $100.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:56:35 +0000

This is something I’ve wondered about too. It is really hard to focus on work in a dark, dreary room. In fact, it’s hard to focus on just being awake. Are these lamps expensive?

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:06:07 +0000

I have several UV lamps. One is in my bird room and the other is a small bedside reading light. I find the light to be much brigher, more like reading in daylight, than under a regular bulb, which casts a yellowish glow (at least I think this is a UV lamp – if not its just a better reading light). You might want to check Staples. They had several nice desk lamps with the brighter daylight/UV bulbs. Once I get my office in order (after moving recently as well), I think I will be getting another for my desk. Best of luck with your lamp search.