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Living in light: 4 ways to light your activities

01 December 2016

When it comes to selecting lighting for your home, it’s not just about picking one you like the look of, but even more so about how you want to feel. It’s about creating a space that supports everything you love to do, making it easier and more comfortable. Think about: what activities fill your days and your space? How can light make it even better? Then follow these tips:

A shot from above of a lamp lighting a woman while she’s reading on the sofa.

1. A ROOM IS NEVER USED FOR JUST ONE PURPOSE, so why light it in just one way? Consider an indirect light for those times you’re surfing online, and a more direct light for activities that require more concentration, like reading.

A floor lamp lights a newspaper for a woman reading on the sofa.

2. FOR THOSE OF US WHO FIND GREAT JOY IN READING, nothing beats the feeling of settling down in your favourite spot with a good book. But shadows can be distracting when you’re trying to concentrate, and also strain your eyes. Always make sure to light from your non-dominant side. So if you’re right-handed, light from the left to help avoid those pesky shadows.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.

Made by

Interior designer: Geneviève Jorn
Photographer: Sandra Werud
Writer: Vanessa Algotsson

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