{"id":4040,"date":"2018-04-10T15:13:42","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T22:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/?p=4040"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:37:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T20:37:12","slug":"lighting-affects-mood-important-design-element","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/lighting-design\/lighting-affects-mood-important-design-element\/","title":{"rendered":"Mood Changers: Lighting Design 101 &#8211; Why Lighting is The Most Important Design Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"intro-series-mobile\">\n<h6 class=\"intro-series-p\">\n\tSeries Contents:\n<\/h6>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0;\"class=\"intro-series-nav\">\n\t<li id=\"ld-series-01\"><a style=\"text-decoration-color: transparent;\" href=\"\/blog\/learning-lab\/intro-to-lighting-design\/\">1. The Foundational Principles of Lighting Design<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"ld-series-02\"><a style=\"text-decoration-color: transparent;\" href=\"\/blog\/lighting-design\/top-five-human-centric-principles-of-light\/\">2. Human-Centric Principles of Light and Lighting Design<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"ld-series-03\"><a style=\"text-decoration-color: transparent;\" href=\"\/blog\/home\/learn-photometry\/\">3. Introduction to Photometrics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"ld-series-04\"><a style=\"text-decoration-color: transparent;\" href=\"\/blog\/newsfeed\/things-to-keep-in-mind-when-lighting-for-mood\/\">4. Things to Keep in Mind When Lighting For Mood<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"ld-series-05\"><a style=\"text-decoration-color: transparent;\" href=\"\/blog\/lighting-design\/lighting-affects-mood-important-design-element\/\">5. Mood Changers: Lighting Design 101 \u2013 Why Lighting is The Most Important Design Feature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Walk into a room bathed in cozy, inviting light and you&#8217;ll feel instantly at ease. Walk into the same room buzzing with harsh fluorescents, and your teeth may start to grind. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Why?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In 2014,&nbsp;a&nbsp;<em>Journal of Consumer Psychology<\/em>&nbsp;study found that the more intense the lighting, the more affected and intense the participants\u2019 emotions were \u2014 both positive and negative.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4654 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KitchenBarnLights.jpg\" alt=\"KitchenBarnLights\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1500\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KitchenBarnLights.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KitchenBarnLights.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KitchenBarnLights.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KitchenBarnLights.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1170\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KitchenBarnLights.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The study included six experiments that&nbsp;examined&nbsp;the link between emotion and ambient brightness. Feelings of warmth increased when participants were exposed to bright light with hints of reddish hues. A sensation of angst increased when bluer light dominated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And the brighter the light, the more intense the participants&#8217; emotions became. Both the intensity and the&nbsp;color&nbsp;of the light affected people&#8217;s moods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>How Does This Affect Your Next Remodel?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When designing a space, lighting needs to be addressed as soon as the space itself, and how it will be used, are defined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For example, if it&#8217;s an office space you are designing, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/shop-by-application\/led-office-lighting.html\">office lighting<\/a>&nbsp;should encourage alertness and productivity,\u201d said Rebecca Hadley, manager of Eaton\u2019s SOURCE lighting education center. It also&nbsp;helps to \u201cincorporate controls that allow for changes throughout the day. Ideally, you\u2019d have the ability to adjust the intensity of your lighting with a dimmer switch.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When lighting for a home, the purpose of each room comes into play. The kitchen, a work space, demands brighter, high CRI (color accurate) light while the living room calls for more mellow, warmer lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Our association of&nbsp;orange-ish light with feelings of warmth and relaxation is probably evolutionary and originates from our earliest ancestors who, for both warmth and safety from predators, made sure to light a fire at night.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">-David Hakimi, Alcon Lighting Co-Founder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The entrance of your home should welcome guests, creating a smooth transition from the bright daylight to your home\u2019s interior lighting. At night, the lighting should ease the visitor from the dark outdoors into a warm interior light that will not overload their senses and help them relax. Before bed, lighting should be lowered to promote \u201cwinding down\u201d&nbsp;but remain bright enough so that you can navigate your home safely.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4652 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/the-curated-home-kitchen-dining1.jpg\" alt=\"the curated home kitchen dining1\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2000\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/the-curated-home-kitchen-dining1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/the-curated-home-kitchen-dining1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/the-curated-home-kitchen-dining1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/the-curated-home-kitchen-dining1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1170\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/the-curated-home-kitchen-dining1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Mimicking Outdoor Lighting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Vast research documents the many benefits of incorporating natural light into our living spaces. According to <em>Architectural Lighting Magazine<\/em>, natural light \u2014 or daylighting \u2014 provides the stimulation needed to regulate human circadian rhythms, or the internal body clock.&nbsp;<em>Learn more about the health benefits of natural light&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/newsfeed\/health-benefits-natural-lighting-led-lighting-compares\/\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In addition to circadian rhythms, natural light also affects our moods and can&nbsp;increase productivity and comfort in a workplace setting. A study by HMG titled \u201cDaylighting Impacts on Retail Sales Performance,\u201d found that the presence of skylights was the third-most important criterion of statistically significant factors in increasing sales volume. HMG also studied daylighting in schools and found a strong connection between schools that reported improvements in test scores \u2014 more than 10 percent \u2014 and those that reported increased natural lighting in the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_9981.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4656 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_9981.jpg\" alt=\"IMG 9981\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1500\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_9981.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_9981.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_9981.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_9981.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1170\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_9981.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Natural lighting can have a similar&nbsp;impact when incorporated in a home\u2019s lighting plan. Beyond energy savings, exposure to natural light&nbsp;improves mood and can help make falling asleep easier. Spending your day in areas that are enhanced by natural light&nbsp;can improve the function of your circadian rhythm, which can increase your happiness and energy levels.&nbsp; Exposing yourself to too much blue light from electronics in the evening is directly associated with the opposite effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Eaton&#8217;s Hadley said industry research suggests indoor light (during the day) should mimic the color of light we experience outside by seeking similar gradations over time:&nbsp;\u201c&#8230;cool light in the morning, to white light at midday, to warm light in the evening.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Of course, the most important factor in lighting your home is what you yourself prefer. But Alcon Lighting&#8217;s David Hakimi recommends one key step everyone can take to create a calm, pleasing environment that mimics outdoor lighting:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAt night, use lights that feature warmer color temperatures \u2013 those that fall in the 2,700 to 3,000 Kelvin range. Also, use a dimmer to lower the intensity of light as the night progresses. Lowering lighting actually helps reduce blood pressure and encourages people to relax. So dimmer lights in the bedroom \u2014 and reduce use of electronics.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Flexibility is Key<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Flexibility is one natural benefit of smart lighting design. New advancements in lighting controls have made&nbsp;lighting for mood easier than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Newer LEDs with integrated controls and the ability to dim to warmer color temperatures are becoming popular in the hospitality industry because of their ability to affect the customer experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;\u201cWarmer light and lower light levels have been shown to slow heart rate and create a relaxing state,\u201d Hadley explained. \u201cAs a result, customers might be inspired to enjoy appetizers and cocktails rather than rushing through to the main course.\u201d&nbsp;Conversely, some restaurants might put brighter light in an area where they want to turn tables quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Color Plays a Role, Too \u2014 but it&#8217;s Easier to Adjust Lights.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Color is the most important aspect in lighting and mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">However, Alcon&#8217;s Hakimi notes that It&#8217;s much easier to adjust lighting than to paint walls. In fact, you can change the color of your room just by brightening or dimming it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mood-Pink-White-Yellow.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4655 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mood-Pink-White-Yellow.jpg\" alt=\"Mood Pink White Yellow\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1500\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mood-Pink-White-Yellow.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mood-Pink-White-Yellow.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mood-Pink-White-Yellow.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mood-Pink-White-Yellow.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1170\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mood-Pink-White-Yellow.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Most Important Design Element<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With the ability to largely affect the mood of a room, lighting is the most important element to consider when designing a space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In addition to altering the mood of the occupants in a room, lighting&nbsp;can&nbsp;transform the room in shape and size. In a den that is particularly small, painting the walls a light color and having extra lighting reflecting off the walls will help the room appear larger. Recessed lighting can add a soft glow to a room without protruding into the space, which can also help the room appear larger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With its versatility in brightness&nbsp;levels and light colors, designers continue to turn to LED lighting. Advances in LED technology have led to several new fixtures, including LED skylights that imitate the look of a window and the sky. These \u201cskylights\u201d shed light that is the same temperature as natural light \u2014 offering an open, airy feeling and helping the room\u2019s occupants to feel a more positive vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With continued research and innovation in lighting, homeowners and designers have many options when it comes to selecting the right lighting to set the right mood for their space.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"series-pagination\">\n    <a href=\"\/blog\/newsfeed\/things-to-keep-in-mind-when-lighting-for-mood\/\" class=\"series-previous\">\n        <p>Previous Post in Series<\/p>\n        <h3>Things to Keep in Mind When Lighting For Mood<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s widely known that lighting can affect one\u2019s mood \u2014 hence the common term mood lighting. But the degree at which your mood is affected by lighting might surprise you.  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