Sleep better with the right lighting: how light affects your night

Did you know? Light plays a much bigger role in your sleep than you might think. It’s not just the intensity of the light that matters, but also its temperature and the time of day you’re exposed to it. If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep after spending hours in bright or cold light, you know what we’re talking about.

How Light Affects Your Sleep Cycle

Your body runs on a circadian rhythm, a sort of internal biological clock that regulates your sleep and wakefulness. Light, especially cool, blue light, sends a signal to your brain: “Wake up, it’s time to stay alert!” Which is great during the day, but at night it can be a disaster for falling asleep. Exposure to too much cool light before bed disrupts the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, leaving you awake much longer than you should.

What lighting should you use to sleep better?

To promote restful sleep, it is essential to reduce exposure to blue light in the evening. Here are some simple tips:

• Before bed : Opt for a soft, warm light, around 2700K. This light temperature mimics the hues of the sunset, signaling to your body that it's time to prepare for rest.

• When waking up : On the other hand, in the morning, a brighter and cooler light (around 4000K to 5000K) is ideal for waking up your brain and starting the production of cortisol, the hormone that energizes you for the day.

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With Laqi, the penguin butler, who controls your circadian bulbs, you no longer have to worry about these adjustments. With our intuitive app, Laqi automatically adjusts the light according to the time of day. In the morning, it offers you a cool light to start your day, and in the evening, it gently dims the atmosphere for a perfect sleep. No more fiddling with switches, your digital butler takes care of everything – in style, of course!