---
title: Why Light Is Fundamental To How We Decorate
description: Whether natural or artificial, light shapes how we perceive colours, it defines the mood of a space and even influences how big or intimate a room feels.
---

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# [Why Light Is Fundamental To How We Decorate](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/why-light-is-fundamental-to-how-we-decorate)

 Written by [Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/author/lew-geffen-sothebys-international-realty) | Sep 15, 2025 12:44:49 PM

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