Do you know why lighting is the most important design feature for your space?

Lighting design is the most important element to consider when designing a space. Lighting has biological and physical effects that can impact the health and well-being of humans. Biologically, good lighting design can help stabilize your circadian rhythm, helping improve your overall mood and contributing to better night sleep. Psychologically, good light can help reduce depression and even increase cognitive performance such as reaction time. To put things simply, lighting affects our mood drastically and it shouldn’t be ignored. It’s a lot more important than you might imagine.

“Lighting” is the application of light to spaces. Where the light is placed, at what relative intensities, and in what direction, can have a major impact not only on vision and visual comfort but perception. Not just light, but the lighting equipment itself can also affect impressions of the space and its owner.

We use light and shade to make a room feel comfortable but also dramatic and atmospheric. Let’s say we want to highlight an artwork on a wall, we need a downlight to hit the artwork but in combination with a darker area around – this then draws our eye to the painting.

When designing your space, lighting should be addressed from the very start. Collaborating with a lighting designer, and involving them in conversations with your architect, electrician, and any other professionals working on the project will ensure everyone’s on the same page. A collaborative design process will create a smooth-running project with a greater chance of an amazing end result.
Lighting design entails considering aspects such as floors, type of space, and the color of the walls. They all play a crucial role in determining the appropriate lights to use. Lighting design may also help create various scenes such that a particular space can adapt to multiple needs in a day or over time. Well-designed lighting can improve many facets of the human experience.

“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.”