Ways to make a child's workspace at home more conducive

A desk should be lit in such a way that the child does not cast shadows on the books and exercise books while working. Photos: dpa

CHILDREN need a comfortable place at home where they can do their homework. Proper lighting, particularly in the evening, plays a key role. Lamp expert Iris Vollmann of Frankfurt-based Licht.de, a German lighting industry marketing organisation, has four tips on brightening kids’ workspace.

Uniform ambient lighting