The Key to a Great Day? Incorporating Lighting Schedules

Did you remember to turn off the kitchen lights before you left the house today? Lighting is usually something you only think about when you have to get up and flip a switch. When Eighteen Group manages your lighting, your home starts to anticipate what you need. You don’t have to lift a finger to have the perfect lighting, even as outdoor lighting conditions fluctuate throughout the year. Your full home lighting control lends a helping hand throughout the day in your Portland, OR, home. 

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7:00 AM: The Gentle Wake Up

The morning rush starts the second your alarm goes off. You have to get dressed, let the dog out, and get everyone out the door on time. Instead of being shocked by a bright overhead bulb in a dark room, imagine your bedroom lights slowly fading up over fifteen minutes to mimic a natural sunrise. It helps you wake up feeling alert. By the time you reach the kitchen, cool white lights are already on, so you can focus on making coffee and starting your day.

9:00 AM: The Focus At Work 

When it is time to start the workday, your home office needs to be ready to hit the ground running. A lighting schedule can shift your office fixtures to a crisp, bright setting that helps prevent eye strain during video calls. Even on a grey, rainy morning, you walk into a bright, energizing space. The recessed task lights—fixtures meant to light up a specific work area—illuminate to eighty percent while the decorative lights dim to keep glare off your computer screen.

5:30 PM: The Arrival Back Home 

You should not have to fumble for your keys or pull into a dark driveway at the end of the day. As the sun begins to set, your exterior and entryway lights turn on automatically. Your system uses an astronomical clock to track local sunset times, so the timing is always accurate. Your landscape path lights, porch pendants, and mudroom lights all activate together to greet you as you arrive. 

7:00 PM: The Dinner and Drinks 

As you sit down for dinner, your schedule enters a warmer mode. No one wants to eat under flat, bright lights that feel like a grocery store. This schedule dims the overhead cans and highlights your dining table chandelier and under-cabinet lighting for a restaurant-style atmosphere. A warmer color temperature helps your body decompress. 

10:30 PM: The Goodnight Routine 

Before you go to bed, your home performs a sweep. All interior lights turn off, and the exterior security lighting activates. Skip the nightly walk around the house to check if the basement or garage lights were left on. A very dim pathway light in the hallway stays on for midnight trips to the kitchen so you can find your way without waking yourself or the family with a bright light.

Are you ready to see how full home lighting control can change your daily routine in Portland? Contact Eighteen Group today to discuss your project. We look forward to speaking with you.