For some, the changing of the leaves and the cooler temperatures are the best time of the year. For others, this beautiful season is the beginning of the “winter blues”. Thousands of people suffer from the winter blues which can be caused by light deprivation, cold weather and inactivity. Fight the dark days of winter with some helpful tips:

"Take a good look at the lighting in your home," said Tanya Amri, Lighting Universe Design Associate."Ask yourself; is this room too dark? What mood is evoked from this room? "

Once you've answered these questions, determine what kind of look you want for the room you'll be relighting. Will it be a casual or unified look?

If you want a more "put-together" look, shop for a lighting collection. Lighting collections consist of different types of fixtures that have been designed to work together. This can help change the mood and style of a room.

Some other tips to help with those Winter Blues:

• Install lights in interesting areas of the room to achieve different moods and effects.
• On overcast days, make sure your home is brightly lit.
• Sunlight really does cure the blues. For those who are stuck indoors most of the day, adding a sunlamp to your office or room can change your general mental outlook.

Shop our therapeutic lamps at LightingUniverse.com.