9 ways to bring natural light into your home

10 Ways to Bring Natural Light into your Home

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Paint the ceiling white or a few shades lighter to make the room appear larger.
 

5. Clean Windows

Regularly clean your windows from the inside and outside to ensure that natural light is let through. Any stains and debris build-up can deflect natural daylight.

6. Glass

Glass walls, doors and windows are the most effective ways to increase natural light in a home. If you notice carefully, houses with a lot of natural light use glass ubiquitously. But it is also an expensive solution and may require substantial remodelling.

Here are a few different ways you can use glass to allow in ample natural light in house design:

• French windows are a great option to maximise natural light in interior design.
• Opt for glass pocket doors or bi-fold doors not just for areas connected to the outside but also indoors. They work particularly well as partitions in large open-plan-like spaces as they allow the natural light in the home to move around and maintain visual continuity.
• If you have access to stunning views, consider an entire glass wall. It will open up the room with natural sunlight and provide unobstructed access to the sights.
• In small spaces, use natural light to open it up with atelier-style windows.
• Bathrooms often receive the least amount of natural light in house design. Glass block walls can let in more natural light and make it look brighter.

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Mirrors are tools great for amplifying natural light in interior design. Install them opposite the sources of natural light in the home or corners that don't receive as much natural light.

Artificial sunlight is good to have in spaces where you get ready, like the bathroom, the dressing area, the bedroom, etc. It's also helpful to have artificial sunlight or ones that mirror natural white light in study or hobby rooms. It is gentler on the eyes and gives you an idea of what things would look like in light natural.

Style tip:

Irrespective of the colour and temperature you choose for artificial lighting, remember to get ones with dimmers. This will allow you to control light levels as the natural light in the home changes throughout the day.

Quick tip:

Colours react differently with natural light and artificial light. When you pick one, test it in your home first and see how it changes through the day as the amount of natural sunlight in the home shifts. Also, remember to check how artificial light bounces off of it.

Benefits of Natural Light in Architecture & Interior Design

1. House designs that use natural light well can help with energy conservation. With sensor technology, you can set timers for temperature, lighting, etc., in the house to work in tandem with the effects of natural white light. This reduc any excess usage.
2. Good use of natural lighting in architecture brings out the construction details and can help regulate the environment indoors.
3. One of the benefits of natural light in a home is that it enhances the space, making it appear bigger and open.
4. Natural light is excellent at preventing moulds, fungal growth, insects and other pests. If your home doesn't receive enough natural white light, try to increase the amount of artificia sunlight.
5. Other benefits of natural light in the home include its effect on our overall well-being. House design with natural light promotes the production of Vitamin D, reduces eye strain, helps with blood pressure and digestion, etc.
6. Natural light is known to help improve mood and energy levels. House design with natural light helps homeowners by regulating melatonin and serotonin levels, maintaining sleep cycles, reducing chances of seasonal depression, etc.
7. Natural white light makes the colours and textures in interiors pop and makes the space feel relaxed and comfortable.

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