välbelysat

Välbelysat is a Swedish adjective meaning well-lit or well-illuminated. It is used to describe spaces that receive a sufficient level of natural or artificial light for clear visibility. The word is formed from the prefix väl- meaning “well” and the verb belysa meaning “to illuminate,” functioning as a descriptive term for lighting quality.

In architecture, interior design, real estate, and safety guidelines, välbelysat describes environments that support comfortable vision, productivity, and safety by providing even illumination, minimizing glare, and reducing shadowed areas. The term is closely related to well-lit in English and to the Swedish adjective välbelyst, which is often more common in everyday speech.

Related terms include belysning (lighting) and upplyst (illuminated). In professional contexts, designers may assess whether a space is välbelysat by referring to guidelines for brightness, color rendering, and glare control, with specific lux recommendations varying by use and regulation.

Examples: ett välbelysat rum (a well-lit room); ett välbelysat kontor (a well-lit office); en välbelyst strandpromenad (a well-lit promenade). In discussions of architecture and design, the concept emphasizes achieving sufficient, even illumination to support tasks and safety while maintaining visual comfort.