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Lighting is a critical component of any home. Especially so in Canada where the colder months are filled with gray weather and skies clouding the sun out. Good lighting not only illuminates our living space but also enhances the aesthetic appeal and sets the mood of the environment.
And on top of that, proper home lighting can also have a positive impact on our mood and mental health. By ensuring you have adequate natural and artificial lighting throughout your home, you can thus set yourself up for success and a more enjoyable life.
In this article, we will discuss some of the important reasons for installing good lighting in your home, and how it can affect your daily life. Enjoy!
Helping with your sleep
Having proper lighting goes a long way in ensuring we keep a positive outlook in our daily lives. Both natural and artificial light can have a big impact on your circadian rhythms, meaning you could experience issues with falling asleep, or waking up too often during the night, if your lighting is not effectively helping you recharge your energy levels and regulate your internal clock.
Combating seasonal disorders
At the same time, here in Canada where the winter months can be long and dark, many people experience seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. This disorder can drain your energy levels, impact your mood for the worse, and in general cause a mental state of depression. This typically happens when we go from fall to winter, but it could happen at any time of the year.
Ensuring a comfortable working environment
If you are working from home, it is also important to consider the risk of eye strain, fatigue and other related symptoms caused by poor or inadequate lighting. With an increasing number of Canadians working from home, this is more relevant now than ever as poor lighting can even affect your overall productivity and induce headaches.
Keeps the homeowners safe
Whether you are living alone, with small children or your retired spouse, lighting is also crucial in staying free of accidents. Poor lighting leads to an increase in accidents such as falls, cuts and other injuries. By ensuring your fixtures output an adequate amount of light, you can effectively make your home a safer place to be for everyone visiting or living there.
Ways in which you can upgrade your lighting at home
There are many different methods to choose from, depending on your specific needs. We have gathered a short list of some of the most common options that homeowners choose, so hopefully you will find some inspiration here.
- Adding more light sources can help distribute light more evenly and reduce shadows.
- Installing dimmer switches allows you to adjust the brightness of your lighting to fit your needs and save energy.
- Different types of light bulbs can produce different color temperatures. Some are more suitable for reading and working, while others are for doing chores.
- Maximizing the natural light in a room can help reduce the need for artificial lighting and create a more pleasant atmosphere.
- Smart lighting systems allow you to control your lighting from a mobile device, voice assistant, or home automation hub.
- Replacing outdated or ineffective light fixtures can significantly improve the quality of your lighting.
If you are unsure about the best approach to obtaining proper lighting, consider contacting us. At HandyForce we are always available for a consultation, and we can provide recommendations and even perform the required work all together.
