It's all about balance, really...
I get what you're saying about layering lighting, but honestly, I've tried the whole ambient-plus-task combo and found it a bit overrated. Maybe it's just me, but I ended up fiddling with the adjustable lamp way too much—never quite got it right. Eventually, I went back to mostly indirect lighting with just a subtle accent lamp nearby. Less hassle, and my eyes actually felt better. Guess it depends on the person and the kind of work you're doing...
I had a similar experience with the whole layered lighting thing. Initially, I thought having multiple adjustable lamps would be great—more control, right? But honestly, it just ended up being distracting. I'd constantly tweak the brightness or angle, never quite satisfied. Eventually, I simplified things and went with a single overhead fixture that diffuses light evenly, plus a small desk lamp for occasional detail work. Surprisingly, this simpler setup felt way more comfortable and less fatiguing on my eyes. Plus, it was easier on my wallet since I didn't have to buy multiple specialized lamps. Guess sometimes less really is more...
- Had a similar journey myself. At first, I went all-in with adjustable lamps and spots—thought I'd feel like some lighting wizard, haha. But honestly, it became overwhelming fast.
- Simplifying helped a ton. Now I just have a soft overhead diffuser plus one adjustable task lamp. Way more relaxing vibe, and my eyes thank me daily.
- Sometimes we overthink these setups... a clean, minimal approach often sparks creativity better than complicated solutions.
Totally relate to this. I've seen clients go full sci-fi control room mode with lighting, and it rarely sticks. Usually, simpler setups—diffused overhead plus targeted task lighting—end up feeling way more comfortable and productive in the long run. Good call simplifying your setup.
I've found the same thing. Went down the rabbit hole of fancy lights at first, but honestly, a cheap diffused ceiling fixture paired with one adjustable desk lamp made a huge difference—and saved me cash, too. Sometimes less really is more...
