Chromotherapy is becoming increasingly popular in interior design. It is a process that stimulates the body’s natural self-healing processes. The benefits of a chromotherapy bath are linked to the well-known effect light has on the human body. It is well known that changing light colors and hues can induce mood swings, affecting a person’s body and mind.
How does chromotherapy work?
Chromotherapy is, in effect, a therapeutic method that uses the chromatic vibrations of light to restore energetic balance, altered by daily stress. Colored radiation causes the absorption of electromagnetic waves with an oscillatory frequency that varies from color to color, thus stimulating the vibratory resonance of the atoms within cells. Put simply, certain colors can act on the body to restore and promote balance and, at times, control certain ailments.
Which chromotherapy systems can be installed in a shower?
Typically, chromotherapy systems in showers are divided into three types: invigorating, relaxing, and energizing, differentiated by their color hues.
Invigorating system: based on warm colors from yellow, red, and green;
Relaxing system: associated with neutral colors such as blue and green;
Energizing system: associated with colors such as red, yellow, and white.
What are the meanings of colors in chromotherapy?
The therapeutic action of colors, as we’ve seen, is based on concepts of physics, specifically vibrations of a specific wavelength. Color is understood as energy absorbed by our bodies, not only visually but also physically and psychologically.
Specific Colors for Specific Ailments
Red is the color par excellence associated with energy, which it carries: it increases heart rate and respiratory rate, stimulating the nervous system;
Yellow is associated with those who practice sports, as it increases neuromuscular tone, alertness, and improves digestion, purifying the intestines;
Green brings balance to the entire organism;
Blue, the quintessential cold color, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, and has the opposite effect to red: it reduces blood pressure and relaxes the entire body.
How to install chromotherapy in the shower?
Chromotherapy, in addition to providing benefits and advantages for the body’s well-being, has become a true design element. In fact, along with showers and shower stalls, it is also used to furnish various spaces and rooms in a home. This function can often be combined with other shower features, such as a Turkish bath or sauna. To install chromotherapy in a shower, you need two essential components: RGB LED spotlights and a control unit.
RGB LED spotlights are equipped with three colored LED chips in the three basic colors: red, green, and blue, hence the acronym RGB. These LEDs must have an IP68 rating, which is the degree of protection they must have against atmospheric agents, dust, and even contact with objects. The two digits that make up this number indicate two different types of protection: the first indicates the level of protection the lamp provides against the risk of a solid object entering its interior, and can range from 0 to 6; the second indicates the protection the lamp provides against liquids entering the fixture itself. In this case, the number can range from 0 to 8. It’s clear, therefore, that these LED spotlights offer maximum protection.
The second key element is the control unit, which allows you to set the colors and manage the color changes. Using a wall-mounted button or a portable remote control, a single click is all it takes to change the color and mode.
How to add chromotherapy to an existing shower?
If you want to add chromotherapy to your existing shower, there are several options, including designing a moisture-resistant plasterboard false ceiling to house the aforementioned RGB spotlights. Alternatively, you can install LEDs directly, adapting them to the showerhead, which comes in a variety of types and shapes.
It’s clear, then, that bathroom design has become increasingly complex, almost more so than any other room in the house. It’s no longer enough to simply position the fixtures and sink; today, it’s important to know how to identify and distinguish bathroom areas based on their function, so you can reserve a convenient space for wellness and beauty. It’s also important to always seek the assistance of experts and designers, who will be able to guide you throughout the entire process of designing your wellness area. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.