Rather than tunable color, create daypart feel through brightness layers. Morning: high ambient, low accent. Evening: low ambient, high accent and decorative.
Easy
Mid-Range
Approach Detail
Zone circuits: ambient (pendants/ceiling), accent (wall washers, art lights), decorative (table lamps, neon). Program scenes: "Morning Rush" (80/30/100), "Afternoon" (60/50/80), "Evening" (30/80/100), "Late Night" (10/50/100).
Key Fixtures
Any dimmable LED fixtures on 3+ separate circuits, Lutron or Casambi control
Designer Notes
Layering is cheaper than tunable but requires more fixture types. Trade complexity for flexibility.
