Lighting Wisdom

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 235, 5 October 1936, Page 11

Lighting Wisdom

HOW TO SELECT YOUR LAMPS Good lighting is more important than ever in these days of overworked eyes, and if you are moving into a new home it is worth while to make a careful study of the light system. Remember, when selecting the lamps, that the lower the number of watts the less the consumption. Usually, 40-watt lamps are sufficient for the average bedroom and hall. The kitchen and living room should have the best lighting, with not less than 60 watts (with additional lighting over sinlt, and possibly a table lamp in the living room), while the corridors can do with about 25 watts, and the lavatory 15. Another point not often realised is that the colours of walls and ceilings have a material effect on the artificial lighting, as certain colours reflect ; a much higher proportion of light than others, for instance, most greens arp bad light reflectors, with a percentage of 38 with light shades and only IS with darker ones, whereas golden yellow gives as high as 80 per cent. • For the kitchen, the best form of inexpensive lighting is the ordinary ceiling pendant with enclosed bowl, and clear lamp. If the lamp is not screened from view, “pearl” or “opal” ones must be used, to prevent eye-strain..