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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

As the Days Get Darker, These are the 2 Lighting Shifts Designers Make in Every Home They Design

Navy blue living room with custom bookcases built around a window with a nook seat, a velvet green couch, glossy coffee table and neutral tub chairs.

In stark contrast to when the clocks spring forward and we benefit from all that extra light at home, the clocks falling back makes everything feel a little gray and glum.

While we all know when Daylight Saving Time ends, the shift in light comes at us pretty fast. The days are suddenly shorter, the air is cooler, and corners that once glowed now feel shadowed, so it’s no wonder this time of year calls for a little extra warmth. But don't worry, designers – who have all the lighting basics you need to know – have some bright ideas to fix your home's seasonal affective disorder.

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