A preliminary site plans show a possible new development in Marshfield that could bring new dining options to the area. The City Council approved a permit for outdoor dining patios at the site on Jan. 28, 2020.(Photo: Photo from City of Marshfield documents)

MARSHFIELD - A new development could bring more dining options to the city.

The proposed development would bein the 1700 block of North Central Avenue, near the Woodfield Inn and Suites and former Baltus property.Preliminary plans show a building with space for three commercial tenants,with outdoor patios near the front of two of those tenants.

The City Council approved a request for the two outdoor dining areas at its meeting Jan. 28. Scott Shustof Illinois-based JTS Architects submitted the plans to the city.

The outdoor patios would be about 500 square feet with around 48 seats. The plans also include a drive-thru lane.

The land for the development is just over 2.75 acres, according to city documents. It's "a prime candidate for infill development," city planning staff wrote in an analysis, as there isn't much on the lot beside some trees.

The city doesn't yet know the time frame for the project, or what tenantswill occupy it, said Josh Miller, development services director for Marshfield.

Construction and operation of the building would have to begin within three years, documents show.

Shust did not respond to a phone call from a News-Herald reporter on Monday.

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1940 11th Street, NW

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The team behind Michelin-honored Royal, Latin-inspired bar and eatery in Washington, DCs LeDroit Park neighborhood, has just announced it will soon open its next venture, Lulus winegarden, just off U Street at 1940 11th Street NW, in February 2020. Lulus will be a communal, bottle-driven winegarden, with two lush garden patios, reimagined dinner party fare with hints of the southwest from chef and partner Cable Smith, and a fun and affordable under-$50 wine list curated by owner and wine director Paul Carlson.

Dreamt up by local husband-and-wife team Paul and Brittany Carlson, the name honors their 8-month-old daughter Lucilla. Paul currently owns the locally-treasured and esteemed Royal, and formerly operated long-lived and loved Vinoteca which closed in November 2019 after 12 years.

Evoking the atmosphere of a modern backyard wine party meets beer garden, the newly-renovated space brings the outdoors in, with an indoor patio inspired by warm-weather climates. The open, airy space is accented by warm, earthy color tones, natural woods, decorative breeze blocks, gravel border twinkling string lights, glowing candles and live greenery throughout.

As at a beer garden, groups are welcomed and most seating is communal, with four large handmade, shared wood tables featuring seating for up to 36, with built-in ice buckets to keep bottles chilled. There is also bar and ledge seating for 24, and plenty of standing room for lively gatherings. The indoor space will feature two large flat screen TVs and one large TV on the back patio to air sporting events, debates and more. The space will also be family-friendly and dogs will be welcome on the front patio.

Lulus winegarden will also feature two lush outdoor patios a front street-side patio overlooking dynamic U Street, outfitted with more communal tables and heaters which will open in February, and a charming back courtyard complete with outdoor grill and bocce court, which will be renovated and open later in spring 2020.

courtesy Lulus

THE FOOD

The culinary program will be led by chef and partner Cable Smith, who helms the kitchen at Michelin Bib Gourmand-honored sister restaurant Royal in LeDroit Park. Chef Smith has created a playful and shareable menu perfect for a modern patio wine party. Lulus guests will find fresh, vibrant flavors, reimagined nostalgic snacks like French onion dip in toast form, topped with salt & vin chips and onion ash, creative sandwiches including a fermented chile-smothered crispy chicken combo, and allergy and dietary restriction-friendly options like a vegan mushroom nduja toast and an avocado-dressed lime caesar, rounding out the casual but innovative offerings.

Like with the bars design, Chef Smith peppers in little culinary touches inspired by his many years living in the Southwest, best illustrated in his famous white queso, a crab and burnt grapefruit-topped tostada, a smoked pastrami-style pork belly on Texas toast, and a fiery hatch chile harissa accompanying a medley of grilled carrots.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and having most recently lived in Austin, Texas before joining the Royal team in 2017, Chef Smith is a kitchen veteran of acclaimed dining destinations such as Foreign & Domestic in Austin, Hugh Achesons Empire State South and Richard Blais HD1, both in Atlanta. Under his direction, Royal has maintained its esteemed position on Michelins Bib Gourmand list and was named Casual Restaurant of the Year in 2019 by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) in its annual RAMMY Awards.

THE WINE

Owner and wine director Paul Carlson has curated an exciting, affordable and bottle-driven wine program designed to offer really interesting wines at an exceptional value. The list will kick off with 40+ wines, all just $49 a bottle, representing small producers hailing from both renowned regions and lesser-known terroirs. The unique list will also feature a small but mighty selection of Baja wines hailing from Mexico, an up-and-coming area the Carlsons fell in love with while traveling and tasting.

Dropping the wine margins that restaurants typically aim for and offering the majority of its bottles at a flat $49, Carlson hopes to offer exquisite quality at a lower price, and take encouraging guests to explore regions and varietals they may not be familiar with, to discover phenomenal gems without worrying about cost.

In addition to the extensive bottle list, Lulus winegarden will offer a small selection of by-the-glass wines for those who prefer to try as they go.

Three-time finalist for Cocktail Program of the Year in the RAMWs RAMMY Awards, Royals Alonzo Freeman has developed a selection of craft cocktails and spikeable Agua Frescas, featuring seasonally-rotating fruits, herbs and botanicals, many of which can be made zero-proof for non-drinkers.

Lulus winegarden is expected to open in February 2020, at 1940 11th Street NW in Washington, DC. Lulus winegarden will be open Wednesdays through Sundays.

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Say so long to Herringbone. The restaurant from Top Chef alum Brian Malarkey that opened in 2015 departs Aria and a replacement takes over on February 1.

Salt & Ivy Caf and Patio Bar brings a menu of California coastal-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails, along with breakfast options such as a chicken and waffle, orange and cranberry parfait, and Dutch pancake served in a cast iron skillet with blueberries and lemon curd, Serrano ham and Mahon cheese with sunny-side-up eggs, or sunny-side up eggs and buffalo mozzarella.

The all-day restaurant features crispy Baja fish tacos, a rice noodle salad, and a shaved prime rib sandwich for lunch. For dinner, the menu includes oysters on the half shell, lobster putanesca, and a Colorado lamb chop.

The outdoor patio from Herringbone remains with its own bar, and the indoor bar greets diners as they walk in. Both bars feature bottomless Bellinis, mimosas, and bloody Marys for breakfast, as well as the Banana Smash with Ambros Banana Whiskey, lemon, ginger, and rosemary and Kiss My Bubbles with Absolut Elyx Vodka, aloe vera, elderflower, strawberry, lime, simple syrup, and Prosecco for lunch and dinner.

San Diego-based Malarkey ended his involvement with Searsucker at Caesars Palace and Herringbone in 2018. In 2014, Malarkey sold his majority stake in the restaurants to global restaurant and nightlife group Hakkasan Ltd.

Salt & Ivy, Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard S., 702-590-9899. Open daily for breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., small bites from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

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ANN ARBOR, MI It doesnt take long to understand why realtor Matt Dejanovich calls the patio and entertaining space at 2997 Devonshire Road the most expansive hes ever seen in Ann Arbor.

The fenced-in patio area sets the tone with a heated main pool, 90,000-gallon connected pond, waterfall and stone grotto for the recently renovated home built by noted Ann Arbor builder Henry Landau as his personal residence. A 90-foot-long granite terrace overlooks the pool area one story above, with access to a built-in hot tub.

Theyre easily the finest residential pools Ive ever seen, said Dejanovich, a real estate agent for Real Estate One. The pools are nicer than most resort hotels.

The home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road in Ann Arbor features a number of amenities and entertainment options, including a wine room.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

Listed at $1.995 million, the 7,900 square-foot brick contemporary home in the desirable Ann Arbor Hills neighborhood features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms on a 2-acre site that includes a second parcel available for additional building overlooking Gallup Park.

Making the patio area the standout feature of the home was a long time in the making, Dejanovich said. After it was sold by Landau, the next owner made it his mission to build the patio and add-ons by hauling in large, specialized rocks.

The vision was never fully realized by that owner, Dejanovich said, but was renewed by its next owners who worked over the next five years to complete the pools, which had been abandoned.

The kitchen inside a home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road features professional grade appliances, cherry cabinets and granite counter tops.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

With so many outdoor amenities, Dejanovich said the last two owners of the home were able to use the space for entertaining and other charitable benefits.

Its the perfect house for that kind of lifestyle, he said. Its spacious and dramatic and really unlike most other houses you see in the greater Ann Arbor area.

Beyond the standout patio area, the home features plenty of additional entertainment options including a billiards room, sauna, wine cellar and exercise room, Dejanovich said.

The home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road in Ann Arbor features numerous entertainment options, including a billiards room.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

The home itself is an architectural gem, Dejanovich said, with a grand foyer and Art-Deco inspired stair rail greeting guests. The living room features an 18-foot ceiling, massive fireplace - one of three in the house - and a wall of glass overlooking the pool.

The kitchen features professional grade appliances, cherry cabinets and granite counter tops all overlooking the outdoor terrace area with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The upper level of the home includes a master suite with a dressing area, walk-in closets and a master bathroom, as well as a second bedroom suite with a full bathroom.

The home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road in Ann Arbor features a waterfall constructed from large, specialized rocks, as part of its elaborate patio area.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

The homes finished walkout lower level includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a recreation room, wine cellar, billiards and sauna. Additionally, Dejanovich said the home is a dream for those looking extensive storage space, with a second garage located underneath the patio with space for several more vehicles, in addition to an attached garage on its main level.

Its a unique setup, he said. That space could be used for many different possibilities, in terms of hobbies.

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A PYTHON measuring five-foot caught hiding on an Australian familys patio was nearly missed - as no-one could spot it.

Professionals from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers were called to capture the deadly reptile from a family home in Queensland on Monday.

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The stealthy coastal carpet python was hiding in the BBQ area of the patio, in a picture shared by the company on Facebook.

The cluttered communal area featured multiple hiding places for the long snake such as a clothing rack, coffee table and shelving units.

The image was posted with the caption: Lets see if you can spot the snake in the photo. Bonus points if you can guess the species as well.

But several eagle eyed spotters found the snake poking its head out from under the corner of a blue sofa which was nearly hidden to the naked eye.

One Facebook user said: " 'Either I'm blind... Or there ain't no snake... I've been looking for 10 minutes!"

Meanwhile another Brisbane man desperately trying to spot the terrifying animal said: "'Looks like a tail on the floor between the two chairs. Carpet python? Or something under the Coffee table but I can't call on what that might be?"

Sunshine Coast wrote: I think I made that too easy haha. Carpet Python head at the base of the couch! Well done to those who got it!

The coastal carpet python, also known as McDowell's carpet python, is commonly found in new South Wales.

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And although they are non-venomous, their aggressive and unpredictable behaviour can cause serious lacerations and tetanus infections.

On average, the large reptiles reach 2.7 to 3 metres (9-10 feet) in length when they are mature.

But since the pictured snake was only 5ft (1.5 metres) long and appeared to have a small head, it is thought the reptile was a juvenile.

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This week, Maryland Mansions explores Westover, a Washington Fine Properties listing in Bethesda, Maryland,that's on the market for $17.5 million. Even if it were an old shack in the woods, the location would make this a spectacular property. Sitting right on the Potomac River, there are beautiful, sweeping views from most spots on the property. Also, the house isn't a shackit is a fabulous combination of entertaining space and family comfort packed into an elegant brick mansion at 6699 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD.

The mansion sits on two acres of beautiful river-front property with gated entry, and it is close to, but not in, D.C. The driveway leads to a large motor court, complete with a basketball hoop so that a pick-up game with your friends will never require leaving the comforts of home again. Adjacent to the motor court is a very generous two-car garage, which also houses the utility room and connects to the kitchen through a mudroom entrance. The mudroom also leads to a sizable side patio, which connects to the back patios via stone stairs.

The main entrance features a covered porch area which leads to the foyer through elegant double doors. Once through the vestibule, the foyer is spacious and beautiful, with herringbone pattern hardwood floors and two grand staircases that sweep up either side. The rest of the foyer opens into a large hall the leads to the back patio. The dining room connects to this area on the left, and the living room connects on the right. Beyond the dining room is a kitchen that any chef would adore, featuring built-in cabinets, an oversized island with a sink, a double range with two ovens, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen connects to a round sunroom that is perfectly sized for a breakfast nook and looks out over the side yard through floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond the sunroom is a large family room that features a stunning fireplace and walks out on to the upper back patio, which overlooks the pool.

Traveling to the other side of the house, the living room features another fireplace and walks out onto the back patio as well. Beyond the living room is a small wet bar room that leads to a secluded study. The study also walks out to the upper back patio, and it includes a gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves. In addition to these living and entertaining spaces, the main level also includes a walk-in closet, two powder rooms, and two additional staircases, one that leads to the lower level and another that leads to both the lower and upper levels.

The upper level houses most of the home's bedrooms and bathrooms. The main double-staircase from the foyer opens into a hallway and an unassuming library. While not huge, it features lots of built-in shelves and double doors that open onto a small balcony that looks down on the patio, pool, and river beyond. To the right of the library are three of the home's bedrooms, each with an attached, private bathroom and walk-in closet. In addition to these rooms, there is also a sitting room that connects to the secondary staircase and provides attic access. This sitting room is small by the standards of this house, but at over 144 square feet, it is still a fully usable room.

The left side of the upper floor includes another bedroom (again with a private bath and walk-in closet) and the master suite. This suite connects to the main hallway through a private sitting room, includes two separate full baths, and three walk-in closets. The full master bath is larger than most bedrooms (and many D.C. apartments) and it includes a huge tub and separate shower. The bedroom proper has a gas fireplace, a private balcony, and many windows that overlook the side and back of the property. There are also multiple linen closets and a small laundry room on this level (so you don't have to cart your laundry all the way to the basement).

Speaking of the basement, the lowest level of this home is truly more than just a basement. It features a billiards room, a gym with attached half-bath, a rec room with a wet bar and a fireplace, a wine cellar with built-in seating, and an additional room that could be either a den or another suite (with an attached, private full bath and closets, of course). There is also a large laundry room on this level. Most of the rooms walk out onto the covered lower back patio, which includes both built-in fire pit and grill areas and opens onto the large pool area. This patio and pool area looks out over the river and includes staircases on either side to access the other upper patio areas.

At just under 12,000 square feet, this home offers almost everything the discerning homeowner looks for in a mansion, and anything that is missing certainly could be added, given the space available. With subtle sophistication, this home offers space to entertain, space to relax, and space to play.

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In the Rose Garden

Shes in the rose garden again, staringat her right arm, its pale soft undersidethat never gets the sun, never gets tanned.

Its very strange, she thinks, because the veinsat her wrist are greenish-blue: but the bloodthats blossoming, overblown already,

dropping fat petals on her dress, her shoes,the path with its edging of sharp pointedtiles (weathered is the word shell later hear

and not understand) the blood is brilliantstartling red, much redder than the cloudsof dark pink roses tangled above her

red, and at its heart a splinter, a glimpseof white, bright as the spiny shells that markthe drop from the patio, where her parents

and the others are talking, moving theirmouths and making gestures, though the sounddoesnt reach her the drop from the patio

down to the lawn, and all the way beyond to where she is, in the rose garden, staringat her right arm, its strange new blossoming.

Narratives describing strange, sometimes dreamlike, episodes from a female protagonists childhood dominate the second section of Helen Tookeys four-part collection of poems and prose poems, City of Departures. Some of the subjects are literary heroines or versions of them: here, the pronoun she leaves identification open. Her experience is both individual and representative.

The experience the poem describes self-harm or suicide attempt is dispassionately presented by the third-person narrator. The protagonist is dispassionate, too, curious about the effects of her own action, but observing them from a distance. Theres a fine level of formal and tonal control in the poem, reflecting this stance a stance we might call writerly in its discipline.

The first tercet simply presents the child or young woman noticing the pallor of her right arms underside. And then the narratives rich visual detail emerges: veins, blood that is blossoming already into fat drops, the rose garden itself and its larger setting where, like magnified thorns, there are sharp-pointed tiles edging the path and spiny shells that mark / the drop from the patio. A single sentence gathers energy as it unrolls across the six ensuing stanzas, and its length necessitates a little well-judged repetition. While setting the poem back on its narrative course after some important descriptive digressions, the reappearance of two grammatical subjects, the blood and the drop from the patio, suggest the unstoppable flow of blood and sentence.

Central to the flow of meaning is that splinter of white brightness, located in the blood itself, or, rather, the redness of the blood. We might think of Blakes sick rose, revised so that theres insight rather than corruption at its heart.

The narrative is clear and secretive at the same time: it prompts questions. I wanted to know whether the first line implied that the protagonists self-harming was frequent (shes in the rose garden again) or whether previous excursions to the rose garden would have had a different emphasis. The latter seems more likely, because the bloods blossoming is described, later on, as new. The rose garden as symbolism offers various interpretative possibilities. Then theres the interplay of the different kinds of drop, the blood, dropping like overblown rose-petals, and the drop between the raised patio, where the parents and the others are talking, and the garden. Are these adults quarrelling, discussing their problem child, or simply enjoying a glass of wine? We dont need to know, of course. Its enough that were shown the childs wilting isolation when were told that she can see the adults gestures, and their mouths moving, but not hear what theyre saying. The physical setting, aesthetic, expensive and sharp-edged, skilfully embodies the difficult family story.

In the Rose Garden might be partly about puberty, a terminus for a reluctant departure from childhood into womanhood. Its an interpretation that would fit the collections larger context of loss and dislocation. The title prose poem is here and perhaps makes an interesting comparative text. While not wanting to shoehorn a delicate and elegant poem into the Brexit boot, I couldnt help finding a certain aptness to the UKs current historical moment. Perhaps In the Rose Garden might also be read as a parable about declarations of independence, and their price?

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Whetherthinking of yourself or an aging family member, what will day-to-day life belike 10, 20 years from now?

WillUncle Petes achy knee become a real mobility issue that curtails his abilityto climb the stairs in his home? Do you worry about your elderly mother, wholives alone, climbing in and out of the bathtub? When you are older, do youstill want to live in the home you built?

Theseare some of the many considerations that may go into a decision around agingin placethe concept of equipping homes to allow their inhabitants tosuccessfully manage independently as they age.

Agingin place encompasses everything from lighting to location, and A-1 Builders and AdaptationsDesign Studio has knowledgeable designers helping homeowners make(and implement) those kinds of choices.

DesignManager Maggie Bates and Dave Kangas, a certified aging in place specialist,are part of A-1 Builders design arm, Adaptations Design Studio. They work with homeowners onaging-in-place improvements, which, they say, can be simple, inexpensive fixesall the way up to extensive remodels or new construction with aging-in-placeconcepts at the forefront of the design.

Itsnot exorbitantly cost prohibitive to make simple changes that affect the wayyour space works, says Kangas.

Accordingto Bates, one of the easiest and least-expensive improvements that can be madeis in improved lighting.

Outsidethe home, that means no dark walkways or approaches to the house. Inside, thinktask lighting in the kitchen, garage, laundry or other workspaces, as wellample light for your favorite reading spot and in the bathroomincluding in theshower.

Alot of people dont realize this, but you really should have a light in yourshower, Bates says.

Bathroomsare also an excellent place to add grab barsa simple safety feature that cango a long way toward continued independent living.

Similarly,graspable handrails for both interior and exterior stairs are an inexpensiveimprovement that greatly aid in mobility and confidence. People at any age mayhave trouble with stairs for any number of reasons, Bates says, includingprogressive lenses in glasses that make it more difficult to gauge where thestep is. Adding a railing is a simple, relatively inexpensive addition thatadds safety and peace of mind.

Anotherplace to consider adding an exterior handrail is along an inclined driveway,Kangas notes. It can make taking the garbage out or getting to the mailboxeasier and safer in slick conditions.

Makingfunctional changes to the kitchenone of the most utilitarian rooms in thehousecan be a game changer, and not just for those who are aging, Bates andKangas stress.

Forinstance, putting a microwave at counter height instead of above the stove issafer in the long run for everybody.

Ifyouve got children, or anyone in a wheelchair in the houseor youve just gotsomeone with limited mobilityyou dont want that microwave up at head height,Bates says. An under-cabinet microwave is another option.

Add-insto the cabinetry that make things easier to reach is another place to makechanges. Anyone who has had to reach into the depths of a cupboard canappreciate these improvements. People are familiar with cabinets that roll out,Bates says, but there are also models where the shelving can be pulled downinto reach.

Allthe kitchen gadgetry you see in a very well-designed, high-end house, oftenits also very good for universal design to make that kitchen accessible to alot of people, she says.

And many of these changes, adds Kangas, arent just about aging in place, but also part of the larger concept called universal design. A home that applies universal design concepts works for everyone.

Tome, it just makes sense to make your home as accessible to as many people aspossible, says Kangas.

Universaldesign elements can become a selling point for your home in the future, areoptimal when an elderly friend or relative is visiting, or may even be a godsendwhen something like an unexpected injury or illness makes those accommodationsnecessary.

Forhomeowners already planning a remodel, incorporating universal designprinciples and specific aging-in-place improvements into the home, such as astair lift or zero-threshold shower, are fairly simple to incorporate into theredesign.

Bates sees many couples who come to Adaptations because theyre beginning to think about aging in place. With the luxury of time, homeowners can plan and budget for the major changes.

However,sometimes peoples situations change quickly, and a ramp or an accessiblebathing area are needed right away. A-1 Builders and Adaptations Design Studiocan help in those situations, as well, working with the scope and budget thatmeets the needs of homeowners.

Lookingahead might also mean a change of location.

Ifyoure going to build a housesay its your last houseconsider where itslocated in relationship to shopping, the senior center, or publictransportation if youre not able to drive eventually, says Bates. Locationis so very important to consider.

Itmight also look like adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or suite withinyour home for a caregiver, for use now or in the future. Given a long enoughlead time, these considerations can be met with thoughtful solutions.

Theteam at Adaptations Design Studio can also help homeowners anticipate needsthey may not have even thought about.

Thats part of our job: to think of the things our clients havent considered, to forecast future needs for individual families, says Kangas. Planning for the future with our clients is a meaningful and fun part of our work.

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CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Smart Lighting Market by Offering (Hardware: Lights & Luminaires, Lighting Controls; Software, and Services), Communication Technology (Wired and Wireless), Installation Type, End-use Application, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets, the Smart Lighting Marketis estimated to grow from USD 13.4 billion in 2020 and projected to reach USD 30.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 18.0%. The major factors driving the growth of the smart lighting market include the advent of integrated lighting control systems, upcoming smart city projects in developing economies, increasing adoption and decreasing cost of LEDs, integration of lighting solutions with smart devices, and growing awareness about energy savings among consumers and governments worldwide.

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Europe held the largest share of the smart lighting market for indoor end-use application in 2019. This large share is attributed to the growing consumer awareness about smart lighting and adoption of energy-efficient products being offered in the smart lighting market. However, the high implementation cost of these solutions is one of the major factors inhibiting the growth of the market in the residential segment.

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The smart lighting market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to rapid infrastructure building activities being undertaken in APAC, mainly in China and India, where smart lighting paves the way for the modernization of infrastructure. The modernization and development of infrastructure such as smart cities across the region, coupled with government policies to support energy-efficient lighting, would also drive the demand for smart street lights, thereby driving the market for smart lighting in this region.

Some of the major players in the smart lighting market are Signify (Philips Lighting) (Netherlands), Legrand S.A. (France), Acuity Brands, Inc. (US), Eaton Corporation (Ireland), General Electric Company (US), and OSRAM Licht (Germany), Lutron Electronics (US), Zumtobel Group (Austria), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Hubbell Incorporated (US), and Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. (US). Other players operating in the smart lighting market include Dialight PLC (UK), Helvar (Finland), Ideal Industries, Inc. (Cree Lighting) (US), Adesto Technologies (Echelon Corporation) (US), Panasonic (Japan), LightwaveRF PLC (UK), RAB Lighting (US), Synapse Wireless (US), Syska LED (India), Wipro Enterprise Ltd (India), LG Electronics (South Korea), ABB (Switzerland), and Enlighted Inc (a Siemens company) (US).

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Light therapy is one of the go-to treatments for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of seasonal depression that commonly strikes during the cold, darkish wintry weather months.

Studies suggest that exposure to bright mild from a unique lamp or lightbox can help make up for the sunlight you're not getting obviously when the days are shorter.

These devices are brighter than your common lamp; they must deliver light at 10,000 lux (about 20 instances extra than ordinary indoor lighting), in keeping with the National Institute for Mental Health. Soaking up these synthetic rays for approximately 20 to 60 minutes may help ease signs of SAD.

Considering making an investment in a light field? Here are some you could buy on Amazon that earned five-star critiques from at least half of the shoppers.

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The therapy lamp can create a mild intensity of 10,000 lux to imitate a sunny day. It uses natural light to keep you in a fantastic mood with three brightness levels and can be adjusted with a touch. This lamp comes in a transportable design to match anywhere.

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Compact sufficient to healthy comfortably on a bedside desk or at your desk, Verilux's full-size tool is also customizable, with both excessive and low light depth settings.

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This lamp is very useful for every day dose of mild remedy by adjusting the perspective of the stand. Another option: tuck it away so that you can mount the tool on a wall instead.

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It is a bit pricier than other top-quality picks, but this tool ensures 10,000 lux at two feet away, so you don't must sit quite so close to the field to gain its benefits.

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The flexible hinge in this lamp makes angling your mild supply a breeze, even as the thin base means you could easily install the item anywhere.

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A SAD floor lamp is also something to consider, and it's a perfect solution if you don't have any available table space, or if you want to apply the lamp while sitting on a chair. It stands four tall once fully assembled, so you could even do double duty and use it at the same time as you're on a treadmill or a stationary bike.

The flexible hinge in this lamp makes angling your mild supply a breeze, even as the thin base means you could easily install the item anywhere.

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This lamp by Carex, a company frequently used in studies trials, has a massive display with masses of floor area. It would not win any display awards, but it's rated 10,000 lux at 14 inches, which means that you get 10,000 lux when you are 14 inches away from the light. This version is positioned at a downward angle.

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