Wellness is a trending topic in home design these days. And it’s a worthy conversation to have: How can we design spaces that help us feel better and healthier day-to-day? Home lighting is a key component of wellness design, and circadian rhythm lighting is the technology at its center. Human-centric solutions aim to use lighting technology that helps keep our bodies’ internal clocks in balance throughout the day.

Keep reading to learn how circadian rhythm lighting contributes to a healthier, more balanced environment in your Scottsdale, AZ, home.

Research has continuously evidenced the wellness benefits natural light has on our mood, mental health, and energy levels. But over the past several decades, we’ve slowly shifted our patterns to spend more time inside under artificial lighting and away from natural light sources like sunlight.

Today, tunable lighting technology that mimics the hues, correlated color temperature (CCT), and brightness of natural light allows you to bring sunlight, starlight, firelight, and candlelight into your indoor spaces. Human-centric lighting that adjusts to match your daily routines can significantly affect your mood, energy, and overall wellness at home.

Ketra by Lutron is a leading provider of tunable lighting solutions. Keep reading to learn how human-centric lighting transforms an average day in your Paradise Valley, AZ home!

It’s becoming more and more common to see new homes being built with integrated lighting control and to see homeowners requesting a smart lighting upgrade for retrofit and remodel projects. And why not? Whole-home lighting that’s controllable and customizable using a smartphone, tablet, or even voice control is a convenient and time-saving way for homeowners to manage one of their home’s most-used functions.

Architects, builders, and interior designers can benefit by working with a home lighting expert to integrate lighting control into custom home projects. But trade professionals can go above and beyond by offering Paradise Valley, AZ, clients Ketra lighting solutions.

Ketra lighting is a human-centric system that seeks to harness the transformative and restorative powers of sunlight to make homes more inviting, invigorating, beautiful, and comfortable. Keep reading to learn what you need to know.

When it comes to home lighting design, it pays to be better than your competitors. That’s because lighting is essential for so many things in the home: functionality, comfort, safety, ambience and interior design. If you’re a home builder, architect or interior designer in the Scottsdale, AZ, area, we recommend partnering with a lighting expert for your next custom home.

At Desert Sound and Security, we specialize in whole-home lighting design and installation, energy-efficient solutions, circadian lighting and intuitive control. Keep reading to learn more about what we have to offer in a partnership.