Suffering with headaches? Fumbling around in the dark? Feeling uncomfortable under the glare?
Time to shed a little light on potential problems illumination problems around the home.
Bear in mind that people react differently to both natural and unnatural lighting sources.
Considering natural light, south facing windows are the best for rooms where you spend a lot of in such as a living room. If however you will be spending time infront of a computer screen then having north facing windows is best.
There are a number of ways to improve the quality of your light at home. Simple tasks such as trimming the garden trees and hedges can and placing mirrors opposite windows that may not be light rich. In the long terms installing larger windows or skylights can increase the light yield.
With unnatural light, there are a number of options to either make a room more relaxed or vibrant.
Some people prefer to have stark and ‘honest’ light around their household, enabling them to see the true state of every nook and cranny. Others prefer a more subtle approach, using a lower wattage that creates a reassuring, hazey warmth. It’s always a good idea to have variation in different rooms though so don’t feel like you have to stick to one plan for the entire house.
If you’ve never thought too much about lighting, it might be time to consider how it impacts you on a day to day basis.
As a for instance some prefer directional halogen bulbs in the kitchen, as it yields a dramatic yet professional vibe.
For the sitting room one should aim for a relaxed vibe. Mix dimmer lights with lamps and uprights to blend a multi laid depth.
If you own some interesting features or objects, the use spotlights to highlight it. This gives and relaxed feel for all occasions.
If one wants, one can get most creative with lights using angles and types to create a unique aura for the house!