Having the appropriate light and room temperature is essential for our health. However, study shows that proper lighting and temperature also affects our productivity. That is why it is important to strike some balance. Leo Widrich in his article gave an argument regarding light and room temperature:
Natural lighting vs. artificial lighting: How our bodies and brains react differently
So in an incredibly interesting recent study scientist Mirjam Muench tried to find out about exactly that. They compared two groups of people, one being exposed to daylight, the other to artificial light over the course of several work days.
"Compared to the afternoon, people who had DL (Daylight) were significantly more alert at the beginning of the evening, and subjects who were exposed to AL (Artificial light) were significantly sleepier at the end of the evening." Read original post...
It is, of course, obvious that having a warm and brighter environment makes us more productive compared to a dark and cold one. That is why even the comforts of our home, we should to make things brighter and a little bit warmer to add up some energy to the place. In the following article of Laura Wheat, she gave some tips for a lighter and brighter room:
10 Ideas for a Lighter, Brighter Living Room
Be clever with curtains. When hanging drapes for insulation or to soften your space, take care that they don't obscure precious light-bestowing glass. This means making sure the curtain rods are long enough for the curtains to be drawn back beyond the window frame.
Add lightweight appeal. If privacy is an issue in your living room, consider sheer blinds, which offer protection from prying eyes without compromising on light. Choose from simple white roller blinds, as seen here, or Roman blinds made from loosely woven cotton or linen. Read full advice...
The tips given above may be subject to some changes or innovations, depending on your place and personal style. However, based on the scientific study and reasoning, it would still be wise to keep a lighter and brighter of your home.
