Perception in Lighting Part Two

The example of poor lighting I’d like to showcase is of a nail salon I visited this past weekend. Nail salons/spas are supposed to create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation-not make you feel like you’re under interrogation lights.  The task lighting used to help the technicians is distracting to the customer and the uniform central florescent cool lighting creates a sense of tenseness.

Flynn Attributes

Visual Clarity/Haziness
Visually clear

Spaciousness/Confinement
Space feels very confined.

Preference (dislike vs. like)
Dislike

Relaxation/Tranquillity
For a Spa/Nail Salon it is not a relaxing/inviting environment

Bright/Dim
Bright cool lighting used throughout

Uniform/Non-uniform
Uniform