Research shows that different types of lights can hurt or help your well-being. Here’s how to devise an optimal lighting strategy for your space.
You’re probably not imagining it: That fluorescent overhead light really could be putting you on high alert. And it’s probably no coincidence that you feel relaxed while sitting next to the amber glow of the table lamp in your living room.
“Lighting does have a significant effect on people’s psychological state as well as how they think and behave,” says Sally Augustin, an environmental and design psychologist in Chicago. “Given the kinds of animals we are, we do need light. It’s what keeps our minds and bodies in the best possible shape.
from the journal Building and Environment concluded that incorporating natural light in nearly every room — the kitchen, bedroom, living room and dining room — improved emotional well-being., such as how irritable or productive we feel. Here are strategies to consider when devising a lighting plan for your own space.“Natural light is like a magic medicine — it improves mood, mental performance, and the ability to get along with people,” says Augustin.
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