Do you know you can have greater control of your home’s lighting? Most homes have switches on the walls that can just turn the lights on and off, but that’s it. Maybe you have more precision with dimmers and can also change their intensity. As technology and lighting change daily, there are more control options out there which can help give you an experience throughout your everyday life. There is no need to live in a static environment at all hours of the day anymore.
Tunable Lighting: What is it?
When people hear the word ‘tuning’ they generally think about music and instruments. Musicians need to tune or adjust their instruments to get that perfect sounding note. The same can be said with lighting in your home. You now have the opportunity to create exactly how you want to feel in your space.
With the combination of the correct controls and fixtures you can create different environments with lighting whenever you may want. All it requires is the press of a button that will change the intensity and color temperature of the light. Just like a musician, you can tune your living environment to exactly how you want to feel and experience your house on a day-to-day basis.
Tunable Lighting Creates a Healthy Life
Music is a great analogy to lighting because it awakens your core senses. We have all experienced an unpleasant sound that initially is jarring but eventually becomes less shocking the more it is dealt with. The same can happen with lighting. If you have too high of a color temperature light constantly, it will first be uncomfortable but eventually your eyes will get used to it. It becomes tolerable, but that does not make it good for you. The constant unnatural lighting will eventually disrupt your circadian rhythm.
More times than not, the ‘daylight’ branded light fixture is what we see in hardware stores and seems like the appropriate choice. However, because daylight is a higher color temperature or whiter, sometimes bluish, this is what can disrupt your circadian cycle if your eyes are exposed to it throughout all hours of the day. The beauty of tunable lighting is you can control the lighting inside to match the natural pattern of the light outside into the evening.
Reasons to Invest in Tunable Lighting
Tunable lighting fixtures can sculpt the exact light output and color temperature, so you are now enjoying your space and not trying to reach for your sunglasses. Tunable lighting can enhance your living experience through programming by following the natural daylight patterns and overall will help you feel better physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Tunable light is also great for hosting people. At night you can use custom colors to create a moody environment for parties. During the day you can have a bright, productivity-inducing environment to get work done. Tunable lighting is flexible, personal, and ultimately made for you.
Final Thoughts on Tunable Lighting
Tunable lighting is a bigger investment compared to a traditional lighting system setup; however, it provides a better living experience tenfold. If you are looking for an elevated living experience and an exceptional lighting design reach out to Lighting by Design at (415) 883-7700 for lighting design experts’ guidance and partnership while creating your new or renovated space.
