Proper light bulb can change mood of room

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: August 24, 2003| Author: Catherine Murrell | Copyright information

Philip H. Bonello is president and chief executive officer of Gray Supply, which operates Topbulb (www.topbulb.com) and Lighting for the Home (www.lightingforthehome.com), Web and catalog-based businesses located in East Chicago, Ind. Here, Bonello answers questions about common mistakes made when replacing light bulbs.

Q. How does lighting affect our mood?

A. Both philosophers and psychologists have noted the psychological impact of light. Ancient Greeks and Egyptians recognized...

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