FLOAT’s new relaxation lounges needed sensory-friendly lighting that would be suitable for relaxation. The premises were renovated to suit the new purpose, which meant that new solutions could also be found for the lighting. LED strip lighting and directional spotlights with indirect light control via the wall were chosen .
Indirect LED strip lighting provides just the right amount of light
“We wanted indirect light in our space. It’s important to us that the space is calming and indirect light supports this idea. Direct light can also be a bit too harsh, especially if you’ve just spent an hour without any sensory stimulation – your senses are quite heightened. We found the right products and a competitive price at LedStore,” says Float Center Helsinki Ltd. Juho Rautiainen.
Lighting matters before and after floating
The floating pool is a sensory-free environment where the body, lost in salt water, finds complete rest and where the mind naturally tends towards a meditative state. The pool is a light and sound-proof space, about 2.5 metres long and 1.5 metres wide and high, with very salty, buoyant water at the bottom.
Before and after entering and exiting the floating pool, guests will enjoy high quality lighting. Good LED lighting has no light spikes or flicker and a high colour rendering index. In the light of a high colour rendering index, the sensory experience of the space is “correct”. The lighting can also be dimmed to provide the right level of light for every space.
Led light strip PRO chosen as indirect light source
For the installation of the lighting, the Led PRO strip was chosen to provide uniform illumination. It has a CRI of a stunning 95, compared to 100 for sunlight. The PRO strip therefore provides light with a natural colour rendering index. The colour temperature of the light was chosen to be a neutral 4000 Kelvin to make it as natural as possible. The LED strip was mounted on an aluminium surface profile, which, when illuminated through a diffusing cover, provides a uniform and spotless light. The aluminium profile protects the strip from heat, dust and moisture to maximise its longevity.
Directional spotlights were chosen for some of the spaces
The stunning colour rendering index CRI 98 was also one of the selection criteria when the Led Downlight Round 033 9W spotlights were chosen for some of the spaces.
The angle of the light can be adjusted by about 30 degrees, so the light can be directed away from the floating pool, but it still illuminates well in a bright room.
If you are interested in sensory stimulation-free relaxation bells, check out FLOAT | Kallio / Roba online at www.wefloat.fi.
If you are interested in the new possibilities of LED lighting, please contact Lamppukauppa Led Store by calling, emailing or visiting our store in Koivuhaa. We are open Mon, Fri 8.30-15.30 and Tue – Thu 8.30-17, Saturdays 10-14. There are always at least two LED lighting professionals on site. Our services also include a lighting design service and bespoke LED strip lighting.
