During the day, the Sun emits a light between white and blue that helps us stay alert and feel with energy. For this reason, the white light that mimics daylight is the ideal for spaces where you make your daily routine such as kitchen, bathroom, gym, office or your dressing table because it allows you to see colors as they really are.
Avoid placing white light in rest areas, especially in your room. When the body absorbs too much light of the incorrect type, the sleep cycle can be affected.
Warm light
As we mentioned earlier, the heart rate adapts to the amount of light which leads us to deduce that as the night approaches our rhythm is alleged to allow ourselves to enter a state of relaxation that together with the production of melatonin – a hormone that helps us feel drowsiness – prepare us to go to sleep.
The warm light is characterized by its yellowish tones which the brain associates with warmth, comfort and relaxation. Because of its characteristics, it is ideal for the rooms or the television room.
It should be noted that this type of lighting can change our perception of color, make us feel sleepy and hinder the focus on specific tasks.
Neutral light
As the name implies, this type of lighting presents the perfect balance between warm light and cold light. It is more common to see it in combination with the warm light than with cold, but both configurations are possible.
It is characterized by maintaining a relaxed environment but with a more active touch that allows you to perform tasks that require attention. It is perfect for social areas such as the dining room and stay or for transition areas such as receivers and corridors.
It is also possible to place it in the room, the only recommendation is to avoid using it at your night table. The further from your bed, the better.
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