Wall lamps offer perimeter lighting and help keep the floors of a space clear while also skirting some of the problems of overhead lighting.
Yet there is one thing you still need to consider when selecting wall lamps for your home, or even just a room within it – the color temperature of the lights themselves.
This, as much as any other factor, can have a pronounced impact on the spirit of the place. Here’s what to know about wall lights and color temperature.
What Is Color Temperature?
Color temperature, which is a term usually applied to white lighting, refers to how “warm” or “cool” the lighting looks. Very warm lighting is almost yellow, and very cool lighting is nearly blue.
Color temperature is measured in Kelvin, or K; the lower the rating, the warmer the light, and the higher the rating, the cooler the light.
1900-2700K
These are the warmest of warm white lights, and produce a very warm, cozy, inviting feel that is almost yellowish, like a fire or a candle’s flame.
This makes them ideal for very intimate spaces, such as bedrooms, though some would not prefer them for gathering spaces or areas of concentration like offices and studies.
3000K
White lighting with around a 3000K rating will still feel like a soft warm light, though not as “yellowish” as what was just previously described.
That makes this color temperature ideal for bedrooms and other intimate areas as well as gathering spaces like living rooms, because it is warm and comfortable, and not harsh on the eyes.
It’s also ideal for spaces that have a lot of dark wood, or in which the prevailing color scheme is warmer in nature.
Up to 5000K
Once you get between 4000K to 5000K, the light starts to look like a purer white, almost like daylight. This makes it ideal for nearly any setting, including gathering spaces. It provides good reading conditions, good color rendering, and generally makes any company feel awake and alert.
If you go beyond 5000K, the light will become much cooler and take on nearly a blue tint. Some homeowners find color temperatures this cool to be harsh on the eyes, but it can be good for bathrooms and offices because blue light suppresses melatonin production and encourages wakefulness and attention.
The Wall Lamp Fixture Itself
In addition to the color temperature, you should also match the wall lamp fixture to the setting, with respect to whether the interior has taken on a more traditional or a more modern and minimalistic tenor.
Like color temperature, the lighting fixtures in your home’s spaces will lend their personality to the setting, either complementing it or contrasting with it – so take some time not just to select the lights themselves, but the fixture.
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