Position, distance, direction, air quality, humidity, and a variety of other atmospheric conditions impact the appearance of light whether direct from the sun or produced by bulbs. Consider the feel of a misty morning . . . the light is dispersed and objects in the distance appear hazy, almost blurry. Colors are muted and making the distinction between ground and sky is more difficult. As opposed to a clear day at the same hour when colors are vibrant, and illumination is strong. Objects in the distance are more precisely defined with clear edges and more robust contrast before foreground and background. Time of day determines the position of the sun and how much of the atmosphere is lit which also impacts mood and alertness. For example, the ethereal feel of twilight is starkly different from the energetic brightness of midday. Replicating these atmospheric conditions can be both soothing and artistic depending on the application. Let’s first discuss incorporating atmospheric ambiance into your general home lighting.             

Interior artificial lighting has come a long way in recent years. Where once standard 100-watt incandescent light bulbs lit every room equally at all times of the day, there are now smart LED light bulbs that can change brightness and color throughout the day. By varying intensity and tone automatically to “follow the sun,” these bulbs support your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making sleep deeper, easier, and your daytime hours more active and productive. Yes, please! Compatible with smart phones and home automation, programming personalized settings for your family is a breeze. With a high score of 90 on the color rendering index, the quality light feels comfortable on the eyes and highlights your home’s architecture, furnishings, and artwork in style.

Atmospheric lighting can also be impactful when designing your holiday displays. Imagine the celestial affect you may achieve by intertwining your white string lights with mosquito netting in your outdoor decor. You may also try hanging or mounting varying sizes of light spheres lining pathways or throughout your yard to create depth and define perspective. Develop drama in your depiction by attaching colored rope lighting to the back of a wooden cutout to create a masterful dimensional silhouette worthy of the season. The cutout can be painted or illustrated for enjoyment during the day and then drift into darkness with this colorful backlight technique. Many of the same techniques can be brought indoors as well . . . layer curtain lights with sheer drapery or tuck colored bulbs in and behind objects to create atmospheric glows wherever desired. 

Whether you wish to adopt some form of atmospheric lighting into your home or holiday plans, compatible indoor and outdoor timers will help you master your schedules with minimal effort.

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