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AMBIENT ELEMENTS
 Light. A well-planned lighting system can influence
a room's entire mood and have an impact
on its occupants - for better or worse. With
the proper color temperature, the right kind
of lights and layers of illumination, it's possible
to improve both the look of a space along with
boosting occupants' well-being, mental focus,
sleep schedule and mood.
" Lighting has the power to transform a space
from energetic to cozy to natural with the flick
of a switch, " said Greg Martin, creative director
of design for Kichler Lighting. " Part of this
comes down to science, and part of it is good
design. When we talk about the light we see
coming from a bulb, we're really talking about
color temperature. It's measured in Kelvin on a
scale of 1,000 to 10,000. The lower the Kelvin
number, the warmer (orange/red/yellow) the
light will be, like a sunset. If you have a higher
Kelvin measurement, over 5,000K, the light
will be cooler and blue, like a computer screen. "
Eric Jerger, vice president and general manager,
indoor lighting and connected systems at
Cooper Lighting Solutions, went on to explain
that white and blue light negatively impact
melatonin levels.
" We've found that for after-dark trips to the
kitchen or bathroom, illumination of 2,000K
will help people fall back to sleep faster, " he
said. " That has shaped our product development.
Whether they're waking up for a midnight
snack or to feed a newborn, it's possible
to avoid turning on the full-intensity light and
risk disrupting their circadian rhythms. "
 Air. " For the past several years, the range hood
market has been a bit of an afterthought for too
many people, because the discussion around
these products hasn't been effectively centered
on the topic of health and wellness, " said Calvin
Ruan, CEO and co-founder of Hauslane.
That situation is changing. A survey by
housing-market research firm Zonda notes
that nearly 70% of homebuyers are willing to
pay about $1,000 each for water and air filtration
throughout a house. More than 81%
of high-performance homebuyers are at least
moderately concerned with indoor air quality
in their new home, reports the Shelton Group,
an agency focused on environmental issues
and policies.
" Studies show that a quality range hood can
reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as
50%, " said Ruan. " But that's not the only benefit
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