# Artificial Skylight Windows These Light Panels Recreate the Look of Natural Sunlight and Nature By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylight-window References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/11/mental-boost-natural-light-installing-a-fake-skylight-simar-design.html) & [simar-design](http://www.simar-design.com/en) Having access to natural sunlight and a connection to nature can have a number of benefits towards an individual's mental health, and it's for this reason that Simar Design has created these [artificial skylight window lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna). In an effort to give people a mental boost in urban environments, these [LED panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-ceiling-light-ultra) artificially create an expansive skylight window view that can be customized for day or night. All you have to do is attach the lights to a roof for your own personalized view of the natural world. The color temperature of the light panels was specially designed to recreate to same level of [natural light often used in luminotherapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biocentric-lighting-system). These therapeutic lights are also designed to last for 50,000 hours and require no additional maintenance for a minimum of 20 years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artificial Skylight Windows:** Create an artificial skylight window view for mental well-being in urban environments. - **LED Panels:** Use LED panels to recreate natural light for therapeutic purposes in luminotherapy. - **Long-lasting Design:** Design light panels that last for 50,000 hours and require minimal maintenance for 20 years. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Integrate artificial skylight windows into interior design projects for a natural and soothing environment. - **Wellness:** Incorporate LED panels in wellness spaces and clinics for mood enhancement and mental health benefits. - **Lighting:** Develop and market long-lasting light panel solutions for both residential and commercial lighting needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sky-Light Replicating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleafs-sky-expansion-pack.md) - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [Biology-First Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster.md) - [Sunlight Simulating Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-illuminated-shades.md) - [Sun-Mimicking Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunled-sunbooster.md) - [Programmable Health-Focused Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bios-skyview.md) - [Space-Grade Light Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-space-station-light-panels.md)