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LIGHT-UP





                 YOUR LIFE









        In the ever-evolving interior design landscape,

        lighting has become more than just a functional aspect;

        it is a crucial element that sets the tone and atmosphere.
        Each year, a new wave illuminates the way forward.




                 alk into a room bathed in cosy,   The entrance of a home should   Smart Lighting
                 inviting light and you will feel   welcome guests, creating a smooth   Smart lighting technology is becoming
        Winstantly at ease.                   transition from bright daylight to the   increasingly popular. It enables remote
        When designing a space, lighting must be   home’s interior lighting. At night,   control, adjusting the brightness and
        addressed as soon as the space itself. For   the lighting should ease the visitor   colour of light using smartphones or
        example, if one is designing an office space,   from the dark outdoors into a warm   voice assistants. Automation systems that
        office lighting that encourages alertness   interior light.               respond to preferences and schedules
        and productivity should be installed. It also                             are now a thing of the past, but they will
        helps to incorporate controls that allow for   Beyond energy savings, exposure   gain popularity and grow in 2024.
        changes throughout the day and evening.   to natural light improves mood and
        The ability to adjust the intensity of the   can help make falling asleep easier.   Eco-friendly Lighting
        lighting with a dimmer switch is ideal.  Spending days in areas enhanced by   Sustainability is top of the list. LED
                                              natural light can improve the function   lighting is energy-efficient and
        When lighting for a home, the purpose of   of a person’s circadian rhythm (the   environmentally friendly and will
        each room comes into play. The kitchen,   physical, mental, and behavioural   continue to dominate the market. New
        a workspace, demands brighter, high CRI   changes an organism experiences   LED technologies will even offer greater
        (colour-accurate) light. The living room calls   over a 24-hour cycle), which can   energy efficiency, helping to reduce
        for mellow, warmer lighting.          increase happiness and energy levels.  electricity consumption.


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