There's A Reason The "Big Light" At Home Makes You Irrationally Angry

"Many people have house rules that they take very seriously. No shoes inside, make the bed every day, and, in many cases, never, under any circumstances, turn on the "big light." Don't let your fingers linger near the switch, and don't even think about flicking it on without warning. In fact, it's best if you pretend it doesn't exist at all."

"If you're a big light hater, this concept doesn't need much explanation. It's obvious that overhead lighting - often referred to as " the big light" colloquially - is way too bright, kills the mood, and might even put you on edge. In a viral TikTok, creator @joshandmattdesign said overhead lighting creates a sterile look, almost like you're in a hospital, and that about sums it up. To brighten your rooms, go for ambient lighting from lamps instead."

Many people enforce strict household rules such as never turning on the overhead "big light." Overhead lighting often reads as excessively bright, sterile, and mood-killing, prompting many to favor lamps, candles, and warm ambient sources. Social media creators routinely demonstrate transforming cold, clinical spaces into cozy environments by using low, diffuse lighting. Some people reserve the big light only for tasks like cleaning, using it briefly as a functional cue before reverting to softer lighting. Underlying preferences often stem from genuine sensory responses to harsh overhead light rather than mere aesthetic choice.

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