96 table & desk lamps

tab le & desk lamps

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Incandescent light bulbs convert only 20% of electrical energy into light, while wasting 80% in the form of heat. Eurolux Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s) however convert 80% of electrical energy into light. Now, with the advent of dimmable

CFL’s, this saving is increased. The control is in your hands – in the form of your dimmer switch. Dim your CFL’s anywhere between 100% and 20% and see the reduction in your electricity bill. Start saving – change to Eurolux CFL’s.

Energy efficiency made easy

Eurolux Day/Night

Energy Savers are now fi tted with adjustable caps. Fit lamp as normal and

adjust the sensor outwards.

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** Please refer to the index section at the back of the catalogue for respective product colour variations.

T246CLT246B

T245BL T245RD T245CL

T247BL T247RD T247CL

98 table & desk lamps

T251 T249

T260

T261

T263

99

T254 T264T250

T255T262WT262B

100 table & desk lamps

T253T266B T266SC T266W

T265T267B T267W T252

101

T240B T240W T242ST

T243CRMT244B T244ST

T241PIT241BL

102 table & desk lamps

T320

T315 T318

T317 T316

T311

103

T303 T301T166

T130

T163 T164 T165

T198 T199

104 table & desk lamps

T220

T224

T221

T223

T219

T212 T213

T175

T216

T217 T218 T222

105

T309 T216SCT76

T96 T97 T98

T102T157

T152 T127 T128

T105T121 T138 T308

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Lighting bedrooms

Here are some aspects that you need to consider when lighting a bedroom:• Central fi ttings• Bedside lamps• Vanity/dressing table• Walk-in wardrobes • Cupboards

Central FittingsThe main purpose of a central light is general illumination (to allow you to see into the room) and to aid you when you are dressing and tidying up. It’s a good idea to choose a central ceiling fi tting that matches the wall lights at the dressing table.

Many bedrooms are small, and fl ush fi ttings rather than hanging pendants, are more effective since they distribute light more evenly, making the room appear bigger.

Ceiling fans are fairly common in bedrooms and we recommend choosing one that is as quiet as possible, since a noisy fan can inhibit sleep. The room’s size and ceiling height, as well as the material, angle, blade length, and number of blades affect a fan’s effi ciency. Some fans have fi xed spotlights which are best used to highlight specifi c features around the room.

Bedside LampsBefore choosing a bedside lamp, decide how and when you plan to use it. Reading should be done with a focussed bedside light and not a central light or you will suffer eyestrain. A non-directional light will create a ring of light around the book and it will take longer to fall asleep because the brain has been exhausted by struggling to focus on reading.

For reading, you need a directional light that will shine directly onto your book.

You could: • use a clip-on spot• add downlighters with small

beams into your headboard so that they shine diagonally across (that way your partner can sleep without a light shining in their face)

• mount a double spotlight above the bed

• use tall bedside lamps• use a fl oor lamp – these

are particularly good for small rooms and children’s bedrooms where there is no space for a bedside table or where a desk and bed are

A bedroom is just a bedroom, or is it? The type of lighting you use can make it a romantic rendezvous, a functional facility, or a study-cum-bedroom. The ambiance envisioned by you depends on the type of lights you use, the intensity of the light source and the height and position of your fi ttings and lamps.

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positioned next to each other and the light must serve a dual purpose for studying and bedside reading.

Soft lighting is generally decorative or used to create a romantic mood. Use:• a smaller non-directional lamp

with a glass or shade diffuser to create a soft, diffused effect.

• a warm light for decorative purposes such as in a guest room

• a clip-on spot for reading that can be clipped onto a headboard or bedside lamp (and can be taken when you travel) – this will ensure that you do not lose the “look” of your room, but still allows you to read if you want to.

Vanity/Dressing TableA dressing table is generally used for applying make-up so

it is vital to have an even diffused light to cut down on shadows. The light must be diffused so that you can see your face, and the light is not too bright.

Consider these options:• mount an under-

counter fl uorescent on either side of the mirror to give an even distribution of light

• mount an under-counter fl uorescent above the mirror, and a wall light on either side of the dressing table.

If you want matching wall and ceiling fi ttings, fi rst choose

the wall lights most suitable for placement on either side of the dressing table, then add the matching ceiling fi tting. A matching wall and ceiling set always completes a room.

Walk-in wardrobesGood colour rendering lamps such as a good low-voltage halogen, is very important in a walk-in wardrobe since you need to be able to accurately see the colour of your clothes.

If you have a mirror inside the wardrobe, then consider positioning one downlighter above the mirror and one above where you generally stand.

Did you know that a well-lit dressing room can take 10kg off of you, compared to a poorly lit one? That’s because you look

bigger when you are darker and full of shadows, which happens when light is directed on you rather than above you. What an incentive to light this area properly!

Cupboards

Fluorescent light is generally used to light the inside of a cupboard. Remember fl uorescent tubes do not offer the best colour rendering, but since a cupboard is used only to fi nd clothes, your priority is to have a light that will cover a long distribution surface.

If the inside of your cupboard has a long mirror, you will need the light to shine away from the mirror and towards you. Ideally you should position a downlighter (choose low-voltage halogen for good colour rendering) above where you would normally stand, usually about 3m away from the cupboard.

If your entire wall is a mirror, don’t use pendant fi ttings, rather use downlighters or spotlights aimed into the room. Remember always to aim light away from a mirror or the light will refl ect back into the mirror and cast shadows on you.

Another consideration is to add sensor lights to your cupboards, so that when you open the door, the light automatically switches on. Sensors can be: • linked to an external motion

sensor• mounted on a wall plate

which can be placed inside the cupboard

• attached to hinged doors, which will have a similar effect to a fridge door.

108 table & desk lamps

T176 T177T200 T10

T206 T210

T208 T209T207

T211

T306 T71T300

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T63 T70

T79 T135 T119

T307

T133T185T20 T106

T146 T72 T302

T183 T107

T304

110 table & desk lamps

T1 T9

T12 T13T15 T18

T21

T23 T24T27 T30

T33 T64T65T89

T104 T173 T187

T214

T215