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Create an Eye Friendly Environment

We all try to create our dream house by combining our favourite colours, textures, artworks and gadgets. But are your eyes happy with them as well? Follow the home décor tips below to create a living space that is comfy for your body, eyes and mind.

Walls: The Simpler The Better

The walls are a major part of the interior of your home and really set the tone. Therefore the choice of wall colour is not to be taken lightly: a good rule of thumb is to use no more than three colours in the same room to avoid making it too busy.

To make the space easy on the eyes, avoid bright and overwhelming colours such as red, orange or yellow, or wallpaper that is busy or with strong contrasts. Combinations such as red patterns on black and white, red and green, or blue and bright yellow can be hard on the eyes.

If you do want to use bright colours or patterns to create a feature wall in your home do it on a wall that meets the eyes less often, such as the one against the couch that is behind you when you're seated, or a wall in the dining room that you don't see except during meals).

Neutral and harmonious hues such as cream colour, pale grey or light brown will be perfect for the study. Colours that are too dark or too bright are distracting and hard on the eyes, and therefore undesirable for a work environment.

The all-important bedroom should be painted in serene colours: neutral or pale pastels will be ideal. Tones such as white with a tint of pink, or cream with a hint of apple green will enable the eyes to rest without appearing boring. They will help you relax, calm your mood and get you ready for sleep.

Lighting: As The Eyes Please

Lighting helps set the general ambience of the space. The design, intensity and distribution of light are all equally important.

If you want your home brightly lit, the living room or dining room can be lit with ceiling pendant lamps or spot lights, whereas cove and foot lighting can create a soft and sensual ambience.

In the study, where the eyes are used most intensively, there are a few things to bear in mind:

The desk and computer monitor should not face the window as this will cause a strong reflection; nor should they be placed with the back toward the window as this will cause a shadow on your desk, and your monitor will appear dark.
LCD screens and monitor filters help reduce radiation and the flicker on the screen, and therefore may minimise fatigue to the eyes.

It is ideal to use a ceiling light accompanied by a table lamp for work. For right-handed users the desk should be lit from the upper left, and vice versa for left-handed users. This will ensure your writing hand doesn’t cast a shadow on your work. Direct light is harsh on the eyes so make sure light bulbs (especially any lamps you work right next to) are well angled and covered by lamp shades.

Don't let your eyes go dry

Many people find the air-conditioner their best companion both in the heat of summer and in the chill of winter. However, air that is too cold or too warm carries little moisture and may cause the eyes to feel dry. The room temperature should therefore be maintained at around 25 degrees Celsius. Some helpful tips are to place a glass of water or a leafy pot plant next to you (it releases water vapour), or install a humidifier which will help increase the humidity.

Remember: The air-conditioner filter or air outlet of the heater should be cleaned regularly to avoid accumulation of dust and germs that cause eye allergy.

Green Plants: Your Eyes' Best Friend

Surround yourself with plants in the study. Plants give a good visual back drop to any desk and by gazing at your plants every so often, you can give your eyes a rest from your computer screen. This may help relieve eyestrain resulting from working on the computer.

What you see can affect your mind and your mood, and if your eyes are restful and relaxed, you are probably more likely to feel that way too. So homemakers, keep your eyes happy, and they'll thank you for it.

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