What Role Does Lighting Play in Sleep Quality

Sleep is shaped by more than what time we go to bed. The light we sit under during the day, and especially in the hours before sleep, has a direct effect on how easily we drift off and how rested we feel in the morning. The brain follows an internal clock that is set, in large part, by light, with brighter daytime tones cueing alertness and warmer evening tones cueing rest. In the UK, where winter days are short and many of us spend afternoons under artificial light, layered fittings, dimmer switches and warm white bulbs become quietly important. Bedside lamps, soft accent lights and limited screen use in the last hour of the evening all support the rhythm the body wants to follow. This guide explains colour temperature, where to place light in a bedroom and small habits that quietly improve sleep quality at home....