(e.g., offices, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and other task-oriented rooms)— rooms where clarity, concentration, and alertness are important. Cooler lighting tends to be more modern, offering a clean, sleek look. Cooler lights also trick your mind into thinking the room feels cooler—that’s why more homes in warmer clients use cooler bulbs to illuminate their homes. Additionally, a cooler light bulb gives the room’s paint color a more blue/gray
room. You can find most of these standards by searching online.
feel, so choose paint colors keeping in mind the bulb color you will be using. Warm-colored bulbs are fitting for rooms in which you want to feel relaxed (e.g., great rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms). They provide a soft, inviting glow, creating a cozy and comfortable ambience. These bulbs are preferred for most residential projects because they give an interior a more intimate and welcoming feel. Warm lighting also helps to create conversation and
COLOR AND INTENSITY One area most do not pay close attention to is a light’s intensity and its color. Light bulbs come in cool and warm colors, and the color you choose for each room affects how the room feels. Cool-colored bulbs tend to be more invigorating, making them good for rooms requiring high light concentration
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