A stranger's lamp tip made my corner way warmer

Last Tuesday at a little used bookstore on 5th Ave, this older guy saw me eyeing a bare bulb reading corner and said "warm light should come from low, not high." He pointed to his own setup, a small desk lamp aimed at the wall instead of the book, and explained it bounces light without harsh shadows. I tried it that night with my $12 thrift store lamp, and now I'm wondering, has anyone else messed with aiming their light at the wall instead of straight down?

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the_linda1mo ago

Yours truly used to think direct light was the only way to go, but now I get it. Tried bouncing mine off the wall last night and the whole room feels softer, like a cozy cave instead of an interrogation room.

casey_wood21mo ago

Oh man, same here! I finally tried bouncing mine off the ceiling and it's like a whole new room, way better for watching movies without that harsh glare.