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Lighting plays a huge role in creating a desirable atmosphere at home.
Warm-coloured lighting is a popular choice in interior design, owing to its ability to create a warming and cosy atmosphere.
Though an unconventional choice for illumination, blue-hued lighting can create a magical effect.
From ocean aesthetics to whimsical decor, deep blue lighting may be the key to unlocking an enchanting atmosphere in your home.
The colour blue often evokes mixed interpretations in terms of symbolism. While it's commonly associated with sadness, it also carries positive connotations such as openness, freedom, serenity, inspiration, and wisdom.
These diverse associations make blue lighting an excellent choice for interior design spaces.
In this article, we will explore the potential benefits of blue lighting, along with tips and tricks on how to use blue lighting to achieve both calming mood lighting and increased focus and productivity.
Different Types of Blue Light and Their Effects
As the effects of blue light can vary depending on the type, it's essential to define the various forms and what they should or shouldn't be used for.
Definition: The Circadian Rhythm is our body's 24-hour clock controlling sleep. Light synchronises it, with blue light reducing melatonin (sleep hormone) and increasing cortisol (alertness hormone). Bright blue light in the morning energises, while evening exposure disrupts sleep.
Click on the expandable items below for a definition of each of the four types of blue light.
It's helpful to understand these before implementing blue light into your interior design.
Blue Light (Sun)
The sun produces a form of blue light. Even though this light is natural, it emits harmful blue light that can damage our eyes with overexposure.
Blue Light (Screens)
Cool White Light
Soft Blue Light (Lights That Emit a Deep Blue Hue)
To learn more about the science of blue light's effect on health, read Healthline's article here.