Mood lighting explained
Mood lighting is igniting or illumination, designed to create a temporary state of mind or feeling.
Effects of lighting on humans
Field studies have shown in office settings that blue-enriched lighting over the course of several weeks can lead to improved alertness, performance, and sleep quality in comparison to lighting with a lower color temperature.[1]
Effects of indoor lighting
Indoor lighting can have a variety of effects on human subjects living within an artificial indoor environment. A study with ninety-six subjects, ages ranging from 18 to 55, were examined on how a variety of lighting could impact their mood and cognition. Subjects showed higher problem-solving abilities for females in a warm vs. cool white light source. The opposite result was shown for the male subjects.[2]
Types of mood lighting
Mood lighting can come in several variations ranging from ambient, natural, or artificial lighting.[3]
Further reading
- Kuijsters, Andre, et al. "Lighting to Make You Feel Better: Improving the Mood of Elderly People with Affective Ambiences". PLoS ONE, vol. 10, no. 7, 2015, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0132732.
- Ohio State University. (2013, August 6). What color is your night light? It may affect your mood. ScienceDaily. Retrieved October 8, 2017 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130806203150.htm
- Shin, Yu-Bin, et al. "The effect on emotions and brain activity by the direct/Indirect lighting in the residential environment". Neuroscience Letters, vol. 584, 1 Jan. 2015, pp. 28–32., doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2014.09.046.
Notes and References
- Smolders . K.C.H.J. . de Kort . Y.A.W. . van den Berg . S.M. . December 2013 . Daytime light exposure and feelings of vitality: Results of a field study during regular weekdays . . 36 . 270–279 . 10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.09.004.
- Knez, Igor. "Effects of indoor lighting on mood and cognition". Science Direct, vol. 15, no. 1, Mar. 1995, pp. 39–51., doi:10.1016.
- Web site: Health Effects of Artificial Light - European Commission. ec.europa.eu.
