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Colour & function                                                    Extra warm white

          The colour, or temperature, of white light is an important consideration when   2700 Kelvin
          creating a lighting design. White light temperature ranges from warm evening
          light (with a low kelvin measurement) through noon-time neutral light to bright,
          cool white (with a high kelvin measurement). Each has its place in your overall
          lighting scheme.

          In multifunctional rooms, such as   Choosing the right white temperature
          kitchens and bathrooms, a room may   for task lighting
          need to switch between different white   The tone of white for task lighting
          temperatures. In these instances,   depends somewhat on the activity
          choosing lighting that can be changed   undertaken. A warmer white temperature
          through WiFi enabled applications or   is generally easier on the eye when
          other devices is particularly helpful.  reading, but if you are cooking or
                                             preparing food it is preferable to have a
          Choosing the right white temperature
          for ambient lighting               neutral white colour so you can judge the
          The primary function of the room   food's freshness or readiness to serve.
          will often help you decide on the   White colour and accent lighting
          temperature of the ambient white light.   The choice of white colour in lighting
          Rooms used at the end of the day or   individual objects or spaces depends on
          spaces where you enter from the dark   the object or space you are highlighting.
          tend to be more suited to a warmer   The temperature of white light affects
          temperature colour. Entrance hallways   our perception of the colour it is
          and living areas are good examples of   illuminating. It's important to bear
          this. If it is a multifunction room, choose   this in mind if you have an interior
          a neutral white tone or a smart lighting   design with a strong colour motif. A
          system that will allow you to switch   cooler white colour looks great with
          between temperatures. The physical   contemporary work surfaces and
          characteristics of the room can also   chrome accessories, whereas a warm
          indicate the best temperature to use.   white colour might be more appropriate

          Contemporary spaces with large     with wood and highlights gold flecks in
          flat planes are best suited to a cool   high gloss granite beautifully. For extra

          or neutral white colour, while more   ambience especially with dark woods
          traditional room designs, with expanses   extra warm white tapes are becoming

          of wood features, might benefit from a   increasingly popular.
          warmer white temperature.





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