Lighting in different residential spaces and its psychological and physiological effect with the creation of specific ambiance for user.

One of the most important things for humans is their own home. Home was one of the most important thing in human life from the early start when the firs human species started to find caves and transform it into their own living territory. The surrounding space is one of the most important thing for us human and it directly effect of way of living both physiologically and psychologically.

Our surrounding space is can be perceived differently especially because of different lighting setup which has direct impact on human physiology and psychology. In residential buildings, lighting can be used to create different moods and ambiance which is specifically designed for the function of the space and the needs of the user. When we take a kitchen as an example, the main function of a kitchen is to cook, which is a kind of working environment which required specific intensity of lighting in certain areas. The main light source is focused on the central area of the kitchen which lighting up the working area which creates greater visibility and more comfort to work. On the other hand, several kitchens are designed with down lights incorporated with the kitchen itself which creates a more prominent focal area on important elements in the kitchen such as the appliances.

This example can clearly illustrates the power of lighting design and its effect on our perception of space which eventually will effect human both psychologically and physiologically. As it is clearly shown by this example, every room has to have the specific setup and every area has to be considered separately because of its own specific need but still there has to be connection with the rest pf the space. As Many states, the definition of a house is different from that of a home. Lighting designers and designers in general has to work very hard to satisfy all the needs of the user and develop a perfect home for the user not just a house. 

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