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Lights for my scroffice?
Hey all...
Not sure if this is where I should post, as this is an oddball question, but here goes :rolleyes:
My DH and I are closing in our garage and making it a big room for my scrappin/office space (we're calling it the scroffice lol) Any suggestions on what kind of lighting I should use? Flourescents (sp?) are out because they give me such a headache after a while. I've heard a lot of people talk about how certain kinds of light can cause your paper colors to look distorted. I'm thinking about doing like some track lighting? what do you guys think?
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not sure about installing lights but i love to work with an ott light...you can see true color so much better with one...
good luck (got a chuckle about the "scroffice")
I think general lighting, and then some 'task' lights to illuminate the space you are working in. Track lights are probably easiest to install and 'direct/point light' but it can cast shadows.
Can-lights or down lights may work but you have to know where you will be working prior to installing the lights. i.e. if you have a desk or counter against the wall, then it should be about 3 feet from the edge of the wall; if you have overhead cabinets though, it may interfere. It may be helpful to ask a lighting specialist or lighting designer to make sure you get it done right (so it's useful for your needs). Hope this helps!!
And I agree with what the others have said...Use an OTT light in the direct area that you will be coloring/matching patterned paper, etc - it really makes a difference!
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I think general lighting, and then some 'task' lights to illuminate the space you are working in. Track lights are probably easiest to install and 'direct/point light' but it can cast shadows.
Can-lights or down lights may work but you have to know where you will be working prior to installing the lights. i.e. if you have a desk or counter against the wall, then it should be about 3 feet from the edge of the wall; if you have overhead cabinets though, it may interfere. It may be helpful to ask a lighting specialist or lighting designer to make sure you get it done right (so it's useful for your needs). Hope this helps!!
And I agree with what the others have said...Use an OTT light in the direct area that you will be coloring/matching patterned paper, etc - it really makes a difference!
thanks all! I'm thinking I may do that - just do over head lights with an ott light at the tables. I'm a demo so I'm wanting a space that's pretty but is functional for workshops, etc. I saw some ott lights at lowes recently that looked pretty too (didn't know they carried that kinda stuff?) Cost is a constraint too because we're just doing this project as we get the cash (haha you can tell we haven't had the money or it would soooo be done by now lol) so I may just do that. I did see some cute square overhead lights that I liked (i'm kind of getting obsessed with square things b/c of scrapbook pages....the window we put down there is square, i have oodles of square pic frames, etc :mrgreen: ) hmm ok back to the grind...
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Hello and congratularions on your new space. My husband and I have been making an office in the basement which is 13'x 18' and have just finished putting up the drywall and installing the lights. \my husband is quite the perfectionist and researched lighting solutions all over town for close to a year. We are on a budget as well so this project has been on going for 14 months so far. In the end he chose pot lights (cans?) which he purchased at \home depot. he baught a box of ten lights Bazz 500-140M par 20 50 watt 120v for the surround of the room and for task light he baught MR16-50 watt 12v halogen potts which were more expensive and throw off much more light .
I also have two OTT lights for desk top. We put the task lights through the center of the room as that is where my work table will be. And now I should really get off this computer and start mudding the drywall joints. Good luck and let me know if I can be of further help.
Carol
At work we have fluorecent lighting. And for those people who are prone ro headaches because of the lighting, they have purchase a bulb with a pink tint, that is specifically for this. Also the reason why fluorescent is preferable is because it does not give of the heat of an incandescent lamp.
I do agree however with the ott lamps at your direct lighting at your table. I have two at my table pointing in opposite directions, and that is all I use when working, I turn all other lights off (if I am alone)... that seem to concentrate the lighting even more. JMHO.
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Something to consider in your lighting is the HEAT that the halogens can give off--might not be too comfy in the summertime.
We recently changed out our lights in our kitchen--fluorescents--to daylight-balanced fluorescents. HUGE difference in the quality of the light. We now have a more natural 'white light' there and everyone thought we put in skylights! We also noticed right away that the lamps, with regular incandescent bulbs, gave off a very golden light. So we've been switching those to a daylight-balanced light--I believe they are called 'Reveal'. GREAT light, and compliments Ott-lights quite well in my work areas, as the lighting is very very similar.
Good luck and enjoy your room!
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We have track lighting in our kitchen, and it's awful. No matter where you are, they seem to be coming from behind and casting shadows. I agree you really need to know where you will be working, first! I know the beauty of track lighting is to be able to move them where you want them, but who gets up on ladders to move them??
Our big lots had floor lamps with natural light bulbs, like Otts, for only 27.99. I bought 4, and they suround my stamping table, one at each corner. Perfect!
I know Ott light is a fantastic brand but am I confused because I thought it basically was a "daylight/natural light" bulb.
Have fun sorting out your scroffice but if you find that a daylight bulb will do the same that has to be some pennies saved...
Also I saw on the Today show this morning about LED lights they cost about $35 each (no that isn't a typo) and give off no heat- but I didn't know what the light quality would be, though evertime I have seen LED they seem to be very white.
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I absolutley love, love, love my DayLight bulbs! The first ones I got were the screwy-looking fluorescent type that are very energy efficient, but the light was awesome and really made a huge difference in my livingroom. Then I looked around and found out that they are also available in the 48" shoplight style bulbs, so I got one set for one of my tables in my stamp/classroom. It is really wonderrful --- about 10 or 12 bucks for the pair, but they should last a long time, and the light is wonderful.
BUT...these bulbs contain a small amount of mercury - so you must take care to dispose of them at the proper facilty, as it tells you on the package...but if my sister hadn't clued me in, I would never have noticed this very important fact but also something to be aware of, should you happen to break a bulb, so that it isn't something left in your home, where a person or a pet would accidently find a little bead of this shiny stuff.
Something else to consider are those tube "skylights." They won't do much for evening/night work, but during the day, they'll give off great light at no cost.
Lights for my scroffice?
