{"id":25820,"date":"2017-11-04T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2017-11-04T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/?p=25820"},"modified":"2017-11-04T08:00:49","modified_gmt":"2017-11-04T08:00:49","slug":"daylight-saving-time-lighting-up-your-home-after-sunset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/daylight-saving-time-lighting-up-your-home-after-sunset\/","title":{"rendered":"Daylight Saving Time: Lighting Up Your Home After Sunset"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you ready to jump back one hour this weekend? While, I’m all for the extra hour when we turn the clocks back for Daylight Saving Time, I’ll never get use to total darkness come five o’clock. It’s so depressing for this summer girl who loves her vitamin D.\u00a0<\/span>
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\nWinter is the only season that can deeply affect a person\u2019s mood. Not only are you trapped indoors but lower light levels during these months creates Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) in up to six-percent of people, causing depression, sleep disorder and lethargy.\u00a0So, if you’re like me and dread this long time tradition, here are some tips to keep your home light and bright well after sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Power of Neutral Colors<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Often times changing the color of a room can play a huge part on the psyche. You can do this by painting the walls or adding new neutral accessories in a bright hue.\u00a0Neutrals colors<\/a> don\u2019t mean just white, gray or beige.\u00a0Rather they\u2019re light to medium colors that are elegant and allow you the flexibility to change up your d\u00e9cor for each season. When you use a neutral hue on your walls the light around the room reflects off the paint rather than absorbing into those saturated dark colors. This is especially true when you choose a paint with semi-gloss to high-gloss sheen. If you don’t want to paint your walls, than trying using white-colored accessories in your displays to help direct the eye to rest at these pure, clean, bright spots around the room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reflective Materials<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Speaking of reflections, consider adding items in your darker rooms that have reflective surfaces. Of course one item that comes to mind is a mirror.\u00a0Place a mirror across from a light source, so the light will be more evenly dispersed around the room. Mirrored furniture and picture frames can also help direct light, as well as other items like crystal chandeliers, shiny metal accessories and even certain tile backsplashes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being Transparent<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Like reflective surfaces, transparent ones can also affect the light source. Transparent objects allow light to pass through them making them appear to be light and airy. Try switching out a wooden coffee table or side tables with a glass or acrylic one to see how much more space it creates in the room.\u00a0<\/span>
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