We take wellness for granted until we aren’t feeling great: Sluggishness, fatigue, and migraines are all common ailments that affect most of us. According to a poll conducted by YouGov, only 1 in 7 Americans wakes up feeling well-rested every day of the week. We can try our best to get enough rest and relaxation, but oftentimes, life gets in the way. But what if we told you your home’s lighting could improve your wellbeing?
Smart lighting control systems have been known for use in commercial spaces and theaters, but they have gained prominence in homes for their tunable color and brightness features. To see how smart lighting can improve wellness in your Charlotte, NC home, learn more below!
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How Human-Centric Lighting Works
Since the dawn of electric lighting, we no longer have to go to sleep when the sun goes down, and we can ‘see’ in the dark whenever we want. Although it’s a miraculous technological advancement, many studies observe the negative effects lightbulbs can have on our body’s circadian rhythm. Our circadian rhythm regulates the cyclical behavioral, mental, and physical changes we go through in a day. Without natural light, our system can be thrown off course.
Enter lighting control. Now, smart home systems connected to lighting fixtures can personalize the color temperatures, spectral power, color, and brightness of each bulb in your home. From a smartphone or tablet, you can set your lights to automatically adjust throughout the day, mimicking the sun’s journey in the sky. In the morning, your lights should be brighter with a white-blue tint. That kind of lighting doesn’t fare well in the evening, however. By afternoon, your bulbs should shift into a warmer, softer hue, like the golden hour before sunset.
Enhance the Mood
When we’re stuck in a room with the wrong lighting, it can feel grating. Imagine being in your home in the morning, cleaning up, reading, or exercising. If it’s sunny and bright outside, but your lights are golden-hued and subtle, won’t it feel uncomfortably dark and somber inside? Similarly, in the evening, when you’re setting down to dinner and pouring glasses of wine, you don’t want your lights to be bright and alert like a department store. When lighting matches the right time of day, you’ll instantly experience a better mood.
Ready for Work & Sleep
With energy-inspiring lights lit in the morning, you’ll feel more alert and ready to take on the day. Perhaps you’ll become part of the minority who feels rested during the week! In the evening, warmer lighting will prompt your brain to start producing melatonin, which will help you sleep. For those sensitive to light, tunable lighting and dimming features can help reduce migraines. We think you’ll find that a rested and comfortable mind is completely worth switching your current set up for smart lighting.
Ready to bring lighting control to your house? The Integrated Home is located in Charlotte, NC, and is just a call away at (704) 412-4040. You can also submit an online form here, and we’ll be in touch.