{"id":18173,"date":"2020-04-27T09:56:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T01:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbutler.com\/?p=18173"},"modified":"2020-11-25T07:55:08","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T07:55:08","slug":"brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighten up: How does Lighting Shape our Living Experiences?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing where the sunshine is maybe more than just an optimistic catchphrase.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know how light affects sleep and circadian rhythms. Did you also know that what kind of light and how light is used can have significant effects on our concentration, emotions, and daily productivity too?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light is just as important as air and water, and knowing how to use light in designing and living in our homes can reap you great benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know how light shapes our living experiences? Read on to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/home_lighting-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"home_lighting\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences\/#Bright_lights_cause_stronger_emotions\" title=\"Bright lights cause stronger emotions\u00a0\u00a0\">Bright lights cause stronger emotions\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences\/#Blue_light_energizes_us\" title=\"Blue light energizes us\">Blue light energizes us<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences\/#Natural_light_is_excellent_for_emotional_and_mental_health\" title=\"Natural light is excellent for emotional and mental health\">Natural light is excellent for emotional and mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences\/#Light_creates_spatial_illusions\" title=\"Light creates spatial illusions\">Light creates spatial illusions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences\/#The_brightest_light_draws_the_most_attention\" title=\"The brightest light draws the most attention\">The brightest light draws the most attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/brighten-up-how-does-lighting-shape-our-living-experiences\/#Light_up_your_life_with_BUTLER\" title=\"Light up your life with BUTLER\">Light up your life with BUTLER<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bright_lights_cause_stronger_emotions\"><\/span><b>Bright lights cause stronger emotions\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often squint in discomfort when we stare into bright lights. But just being exposed to the brightly lit environment alone is enough to make us feel happier, angrier, or sadder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies on how light affects human emotions have shown that light intensity is directly correlated with emotional intensity. The brighter the lights, the more intense the emotions. This apparently happens because<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brighter lights deceive our minds into thinking that there is significant heat, and we give off stronger emotional responses even in the absence of actual heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use variations of brighter and dimmer lights at home to accentuate or dampen emotions in parts of the house. In living rooms meant for frequent gatherings and hosting guests, brighter lighting might be a better choice. In bedrooms, softer, dimmer lights would be ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18895\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18895\" class=\"wp-image-18895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lighting-living-1.jpg?resize=980%2C620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blue light emitted from a screen\" width=\"980\" height=\"620\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-18895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.slashgear.com\/study-reveals-how-blue-light-from-gadgets-speeds-rate-of-blindness-14541164\/)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_light_energizes_us\"><\/span><b>Blue light energizes us<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child often stares at a screen and has frequent sleepless nights, blue light is the culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Also known as blue-violet or violet light, blue light slips past the cornea and reaches directly into the retina of our eyes. This causes the burning sensation many of us who frequently stare into screens experience, and can lead to serious eye damage in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue light is emitted in significantly larger quantities from the display screens of computers, tablets, smartphones, and other digital devices. The main source of blue light, however, is actually sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This doesn\u2019t mean you should avoid blue light as much as possible. Blue light is great for heightening concentration and helping us stay focused, and careful use of it in study rooms or other areas where we expect high productivity can be extremely beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18897\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18897\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18897\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lighting-living-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-18897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/learn.zoner.com\/light-photography-light-photography\/)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_light_is_excellent_for_emotional_and_mental_health\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>Natural light is excellent for emotional and mental health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a long time, it was believed that we can simply substitute sunlight with artificial lighting and receive the same benefits. That simply isn\u2019t true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural sunlight literally heals the soul. Besides the Vitamin D boost that natural light provides, being exposed to natural light through windows can lift our emotional wellbeing and helps reinforce our natural circadian rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural light is also great for lessening the ill effects of depression. It\u2019s not a cure in itself, but patients report better treatment when exposed to sunlight and medicating with antidepressants at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, your home should allow for as much natural light to flow in. Not only is natural lighting great for your health, but it can also help alleviate your electricity bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/home_lighting-3-1024x748.jpg?resize=1024%2C748&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"home_lighting\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_creates_spatial_illusions\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>Light creates spatial illusions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light has many health benefits, but it\u2019s also a powerful tool you can use to manipulate how your living space is perceived by guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light expands or diminishes space. Darker rooms tend to feel more cramped, while brightly lit rooms appear bigger than they actually are. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the same logic behind why<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people wear black to appear thinner and wear white to appear bigger than they are<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning an open concept for your home, effective light manipulation can greatly influence how well the openness plays out. At the same time, don\u2019t forget to let in as much natural light as possible. Connecting your living space to the wider world outside adds a persuasive touch to optical illusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18898\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18898\" class=\"wp-image-18898\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lighting-living-3.jpg?resize=1080%2C528&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bright lights are more eye-catching\" width=\"1080\" height=\"528\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-18898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrightLightsProductionsLtd\/)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_brightest_light_draws_the_most_attention\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>The brightest light draws the most attention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that the person in the spotlight gets the most attention. The same idea applies to light at home. By varying light intensities in your home, you can draw attention away from and towards aspects of your home that you may want to showcase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it\u2019s not just where the light shines that is important. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shade or reflection created by bright lights can also be used to inform a visual journey through your home, obscure the unsightly or unimportant, and direct people to where they need to be in the living space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_up_your_life_with_BUTLER\"><\/span><b>Light up your life with <a href=\"http:\/\/getbutler.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BUTLER<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike painting your home, configuring the ideal light setup is trickier thanks to the need to manipulate shadows and reflections. Different lights may have different setup requirements, and it can be quite the hassle getting all the various configurations right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the perfect lighting setup gets a lot easier with us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of our property management services, we serve our clients\u2019 home electrical needs. Our professional electricians are well-informed on different lighting types and configurations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also understand how dust and other messes at home can cloud lighting decisions. Our routine housekeeping service helps keep your space clean and bright to complement your home lighting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great home lighting shapes your life for the better. Setting up great home lighting is easier for us. Get in touch with us and arrange for a consultation today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Standing where the sunshine is maybe more than just an optimistic catchphrase.\u00a0 We all know how light affects sleep and circadian rhythms. Did you also know that what kind of light and how light is used can have significant effects on our concentration, emotions, and daily productivity too? 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