My partner and I are eager to have plants at home because of how calming and beneficial they are for our space. However, there's a big issue: my partner hates grow lights. We both tend to be sensitive to bright lighting, and we usually keep our house lit with soft, dim lamps. I've tried using Barrina Yellow grow lights in my Ikea cabinet to help because I decoratively added moss so the lights aren't so harsh. I also bought SANSI lights for my pothos hanging planters, but they're still too bright, even when dimmed. Plus, my partner doesn't like how grow lights look aesthetically. So, I'm looking for creative ways to incorporate plants and lighting that won't cause sensory overload or look bad. Any tips?
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Have you thought about setting the grow lights on a timer to switch on while you're at work or during the night when you're not awake? That way, your partner won’t have to deal with them during the day. But if pets are a concern, you might need to find a balance. Just a thought!
Honestly, it’s tough to make a space truly grow light friendly, since they’re bright for a reason. It took me a while to adjust to having multiple lights myself, but now I barely notice them. You could also check out Soltech lights; I hear their designs are way more pleasing to the eye!
Why not try moving the plants closer to the window for some natural light during the day? If it’s the high ceiling planters that are problematic, it seems like that might be the only option left. But I totally get wanting to keep them safe from the pets, that's tricky!
Yeah, I’ve already tried that. Unfortunately, my cats love to munch on plants, so they have to be kept high out of their reach. It’s a bit of a hassle!
We don't really want them on while we sleep since our door has to stay open for our pets to come and go. We’ve tried a timer for when we’re at work, but it’s tough to keep adjusting them for the weekends.