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Lighting is one of the most influential — and most overlooked — design tools we have. In this short exploratory episode, Nico breaks down how lighting shapes the way we feel, sleep, focus, and move through our homes… and why the type of light we use may matter far more than we think.

You’ll hear how interior designers are trained to work with light, why most LEDs contain short wavelengths that signal “daytime” even when they look warm, and what emerging research (including a recent Huberman Lab episode with Dr. Glen Jeffrey) is beginning to reveal about LED lighting and our biology — from sleepiness to glucose levels.

Nico also shares a personal story about an evening spent in candlelight, why long-wavelength lighting like incandescent, halogen, sunlight, , and how these insights connect to her interest of the analog home.

If you’re curious about lighting, wellbeing, and how to design a home that truly supports you, this episode is a gentle introduction — and an invitation to go deeper.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why lighting is treated as a core “material” in interior design
• The four main types of lighting designers use (and how they shape behaviour)
• How LEDs can look warm yet still emit short wavelengths that affect the brain
• Insights from Huberman & Dr. Glen Jeffrey on LED lighting and glucose regulation
• Why candlelight, incandescent, halogen, and sunlight emit longer wavelengths
• How lighting can be used as a wellbeing tool, not just a decorative choice
• Why room designation matters for mood, rest, and daily rhythm
• What the analog home is — and why people are craving it
• An invitation to explore how light might be impacting you more than you realize

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