Homework for the new school, smart working for the new job, or maybe it’s just time? There’s always a good reason to give your desk a new lease of life. And choosing the right light is essential to get off to a good start.
For smart working
To aid concentration, creating a comfortable desk is essential. On the worktop, just a few items: the laptop, the diary, the documents to review. The perfect light? Natural light, between 3000 and 4000 K depending on the environment and exposure. And if you spend a lot of time working at the computer, you should opt for indirect lighting that doesn’t strain your eyes too much.
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Perfect, then, an Alzaluce to place on the side of your desk, finished with a lampshade that matches the room’s style. Or why not, a Fermaluce to fix to the wall, adjustable or with a UFO lampshade and a light bulb with a metallic finish, which not only provides indirect light, but is also extremely stylish.
For the study
Some people can’t wait for school to start again, some simply resign themselves to the idea, and others pick up their books again after some time to improve their skills or learn a new language. In all these cases, it’s important to choose a light that doesn’t strain your eyes, especially if you’ll be reading for many hours. Ideally, place your desk next to a window to make the most of natural light. When that’s not available, you need to create it with lamps that prevent shadows from forming. So, any light that can be adjusted whenever needed is a good choice.
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Table Flex or the GU1d-one Pastel are perfect—the flexible table lamps that help you focus attention exactly where it’s needed, perhaps paired with the Mini Spotlight SPOTLIGHT GU1d0 Flex 60 for wall and ceiling use.
To pursue your dreams
Sometimes you don’t sit at your desk to complete a task, but to write a love letter, plan an exotic trip, or build a model car out of toothpicks (we admit, perhaps that doesn’t happen too often…). The writing desk can therefore become an intimate place, where you build castles in the air, and the lamp you place there should light up your dreams.
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Posaluce Cubetto, in its most colourful and pop form as well as its more natural version with wood taking centre stage, is the perfect lamp for those who want to give shape to a thought or aspiration, just as Taché is for those who love to think outside the box. And for those who can't sit still when inspiration strikes, we have Magnetico®-Plug Elegant, the lampholder that can adhere to any flat ferrous surface, whether vertical or horizontal, allowing you to move and direct it as needed, transforming into a table or wall lamp in moments.
And what if your desk is in the living room?
Anyone who has placed a desk in the living room needs it to blend in with the rest of the decor, avoiding the dreaded “chaos effect” that many worktops can take on in a flash. The imperative here is simple: order, moving everything into a box or drawer when not in use. But that’s not enough. To take pride of place on the desk, you need a lamp that is not only functional, but also beautiful.
Alzaluce, Posaluce and table lamps with elegant lampshades: there are many Creative-Cables creations to buy just as we imagined them, ready to be switched on at your desk, or to be customised in every single detail. For tailor-made creations that suit any environment, adding a touch of elegance.
