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Livingetc
Maya Glantz

How Does Your Home's Lighting Really Affect Your Mood? How to Boost Its Benefits, and Downplay the Bad Side

A light blue couch with wooden floor.

It's important not to underestimate the impact that lighting can have on your mood. For many of us — particularly in the UK — the winter months are consistently dull and gray, and this will, no doubt, have a big bearing on how we feel. And while we can't change the weather, we can control the lighting in our home.

By thoughtfully planning your home's lighting scheme and maximizing natural light in the design of your spaces, you can reap many of the benefits that good lighting brings — all while elevating your space in the process. With a few simple changes to your scheme, you can make a world of difference to your space and your mood.

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