Like other budget alarms, it brightens in ten gradual stages over half an hour, but the Lumie Sunrise also offers coloured mood lighting, which I tend to put on as soon as I get home to make the ...

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The most common treatment for SAD is light therapy, a.k.a. “SAD lamps.” These lamps are specially “designed to mimic sunlight” and when used correctly, can cause chemical changes in the ...

The shorter, darker days can leave us feeling sluggish and longing for the sunshine. Light therapy lamps are an affordable, practical way to boost energy and brighten your day — literally.

Bedside, desk or floor: the best lamps can light up every corner of your life. And if you’re looking for something to give your space a glow-up, this is the list you need. From tabletop work lights to ...

Lighting is responsible for setting the mood and the ambiance in any room. But we’d argue that nowhere is this as important as in the living room. The living space should ooze cosiness, warmth and ...

The first thing to consider is what type of basement you have. If it’s a rough, unfinished basement that functions primarily as a storage or workshop space, then you’ll probably want a light ...