TECH TALK
Humans are meant to rise with the sun and sleep when it sets.
This sleep-wake cycle (called the circadian rhythm) can get
disrupted when we soak up too much of the wrong light.
A good circadian cycle requires plenty of bright blue-white
light (like the sun) during the day. In the evening, however, it’s
important to switch to dimmer, warm light. This signals the
brain that it’s time to produce melatonin, a hormone that helps
you fall asleep.
SLEEP-EASY
SOLUTIONS
Pendants off er an uncommon
task light option over a bedside
table. Hang them at reading
height to free up space on
your nightstand. The uneven
texture in this pendant’s shade
ups the one-of-a-kind style
factor. Pontoise, Uttermost
Sleep Tight
A good night’s sleep is critical for good
health, and lighting can play a big role in
helping you get enough zzz’s.
GOOD: Outfi t your
bedroom fi xtures with
amber-hue bulbs (2400–
3000 degrees Kelvin).
BETTER: Use dimmable,
color-changing LED bulbs in the
entire house, and adjust the light
temperature as the day wears on.
BEST: Switch to smart
bulbs, create a “night”
setting, and automate
the wind-down process.
BUNKMATES Kids
or guests can cozy
up with personal
reading lights to
welcome them.
Mercer, Hinkley
Lighting
THE LATEST IN
HEALTHY LIGHTING
Need light for
middle-of-the-night
bathroom visits?
Use night-lights with
amber bulbs, which are
least disruptive to sleep.
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GENTLE
COMFORT Wash
warm, subtle light
below a switch
for comfort
and visibility.
Accent Nightlight,
Legrand
18 Lighting 2019
