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A woman's alarm going off and she turns around and clicks a button to close the blinds and go back to sleep.

What light is best for sleep?

Many experts recommend that you sleep in as dark a room as possible. Too much exposure to light before or during sleep can crush your sweet dreams. A pitch dark room may not always be possible, but our blackout curtains and blinds can help create snooze-inducing darkness.

Mood lighting makes the atmosphere

Turn on or dim the lights without leaving your bed. Or light up your home on winter mornings before you get out of bed. Smart lighting kits help you start enjoying all this and more. You can even connect things like your coffee maker using the control outlet kit. 

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What color light is best for sleeping?

The color lighting you use throughout your home in the hours leading up to sleep can promote more restful nights. It’s generally recommended to avoid bright lights in the hours before sleep, opting instead for warmer light, including red and amber colored light. Light bulbs that give off a soft yellow or orange cast as opposed to a bright white light promote calm and relaxation.

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Bad dreams begone!

Keep the scary monsters away with soft lighting and night lights to help your child fall asleep snugly. Lamps with built-in timers or color LED bulbs in fun and friendly shapes will surely bring sweet dreams.

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Close the curtains and dream on

Blackout curtains are a dreamer’s best friend. You can easily block out the moonlight, the sunlight, the streetlights, your neighbor’s absurdly elaborate Christmas lights, all of the lights. They’re also a lovely way to style up your bedroom with a blast of solid color or a fun pattern.

Explore more essentials for great sleep

Your lights are set for a deep, dark slumber. Now let’s learn about the other five components that can help you get a great night’s sleep every night!

Even if you’re fortunate enough to be able to fall asleep just about anywhere, too much light can negatively impact your sleep. Both natural and artificial light can influence your circadian rhythm—your body’s 24-hour cycle of activity and rest. If you’re receiving too much light in the hours before and during sleep, your body can stay in an alert state instead of winding down for the day. Because different types of light can also inhibit your body’s natural production of the sleep-related hormone melatonin, you may find yourself still counting sheep long after your head hits the pillow after a too-bright night.

Consider investing in dimmable lamps and lighting that you can begin slowly dimming after the sun goes down, or in the hours leading up to bedtime. You can also reduce the total number of lights on in your house, or use lower intensity light sources in the evening.

Blue light from electronics, including mobile phones and televisions, is among the worst types of light to take in before sleep. Blue light inhibits your body’s ability to produce melatonin—a natural, sleep-promoting hormone. Resist the urge to check your email or social media ‘one last time’ before bed and see if your sleep benefits!