Beautiful Interior Lights And Its Effects On Us ! - A360 Architects

 

Lighting is an often underappreciated part of our homes and businesses. Not only does it have a huge impact on esthetics and functionality, but it can also profoundly affect your mood, emotions and sense of well-being. As the days get shorter and we approach the dark days of fall and winter, it's important to emphasize how important our interior lighting is.

How can you change the light in your home to be happier and more productive? Fortunately, there is a lot of scientific research on the effects of light that can help you design your interior lighting. Instead of redesigning your home, you may just need to adjust your lighting scheme a bit.

Psychological and physiological effects of light

- Emotions (both positive and negative) are felt more intensely in bright light.

- Excessive light at night, including electronic media, can cause sleep problems and exacerbate sleep disorders (consider installing Lux on your electronic devices to combat the negative effects of blue light).

- Students and workers are healthier, happier and more productive when there is more natural light (daylight). "Daylighting also reduces energy costs and improves the well-being of building occupants."

In one study, children were found to be less restless and better behaved when the color and lighting of a school room was brighter and less intense. "Professor Wohlfarth said the tiny amounts of electromagnetic energy that make up the light affect one or more of the brain's neurotransmitters, chemicals that carry messages from nerve to nerve and nerve to muscle" (NYT).

Studies have also been conducted on rats and other mammals that demonstrate the effect of light on melatonin. Melatonin determines the body's production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects mood, behavior, appetite, sleep, memory and desire.

Whether you are looking for a restful night's sleep or to improve your relationships and productivity at home, changing your indoor lighting could be the answer.

Lighting is both an art and a science - it can affect our mood, appetite and sleep. To implement an effective lighting strategy for your home, you need a professional who understands electrical systems and lighting design. In addition to the necessary technical knowledge, the person who installs your lighting should also consider mood, esthetics, safety and pleasure.

Unless you are simply replacing your light bulbs, you should consult a professional before redesigning your interior lighting. Installing new light fixtures requires the skills of a professional. This may include running new wiring through the walls, installing new light fixtures, or adding an additional circuit. If you decide to install light fixtures yourself, make sure you know exactly what you are doing, because there's an easy risk of accidentally causing a fire or electrocution.

Whether or not you make any electrical modifications, it is important that you have all of your DIY electrical projects inspected by a professional as part of your annual electrical safety inspection.

Not only will a professional have the technical expertise needed to install new lighting in your home, but they can also help you with the design process.

Lighting design factors:

- Size and space

- Age and preferences of the home's occupants

- Ceiling height and shape

- Color of walls and furniture

- Existing lighting and electrical installations

- Points of interest, artwork and special areas

- Traffic patterns

- Shadows and reflections

- Daylight integrations

- Surface features

- Color appearance

- Lighting control and distribution

- Light source, task and eye geometry

- Economy and energy efficiency

- Spatial perceptions

- Illuminance (lux)

- Psychological and physiological factors

- Electrical regulations, documentation and specifications

Although we can give you some general guidelines for lighting the various rooms in your home, each home is different and requires special attention. Use this guide as a starting point, but remember that you will probably need to consult a professional to set up your space exactly the way you want it.

Remember that colors also have a big impact on how you feel psychologically and physiologically. The color of your rooms combined with the color temperature of your lighting can make the difference between feeling sluggish and depressed or vibrant and optimistic.



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