Harnessing Natural Light To Uplift Your Mood

Using natural light to stimulate the endocrine system and regulate our body's processes can promote sleep and even improve our cognitive abilities, such as reaction time and activation.

Speaking of which, have you ever wondered how to capitalise on this natural resource in the interiors of your homes in order to reap its benefits? In this work, we give 6 tips on harnessing natural light to lift your mood. Keep reading for more.

1.Open The Curtains Frequently

One of the easiest ways to allow more natural light into your house is to develop the habit of opening the curtains each morning. Depending on the weather, just opening the curtains might provide enough sunlight to illuminate the whole house.

Curtains also regulate the amount of sunlight entering the room. If you feel the sun is too bright, you can close the curtains a little. Similarly, if you want more natural light to enter, you can open them. This way, you can adjust light exposure to different times of day.

This shows why curtains are considered one of the most important fixtures in home. They are elegant solutions to the problem of natural light. Therefore, we recommend homeowners opt for translucent curtains or sheer curtains from HM World Group for their elegant finish.

2. Painting the walls in bright colours

The number one way to reflect the natural light back into your room is to paint your walls with a bright white color. For example, if your house has dark colored walls, it may be time for a change because dark colors absorb natural light, while light colors reflect it. As a result, painting the walls a light color might increase the natural light in your rooms and give them a lighter feel.

This works better if the paint is glossy and more reflective than matte or satin. Using high-gloss wall paint will give the walls a mirrored feel and allow more natural light to bounce off the walls.

3. Install Larger Windows And Doors

Some houses are built with small windows and solid wooden doors, which may limit the amount of natural light that is available. The installation of larger windows and glass doors will significantly increase the amount of natural light in your home, although this may come at a cost.

To keep costs low, we recommend homeowners replace windows and doors to make the most impact. For example, with a limited budget, it is best to only replace windows and doors that are sunny.

Again, we understand that many owners may be reluctant to make this change because they wish to protect their privacy. You shouldn't have to worry about that if you go for frosted glass doors or windows. The doors and windows will let in natural light, but they are not transparent, which means that no one will be able to see into the interior of your house.

4. Place Mirrors Opposite Windows

Some houses appear dark on the inside, even in daylight, due to the lack of windows that face outside sunlight. Although it might not be practical to add more windows in your house, the amount of natural light inside can be increased by placing mirrors on the walls opposite the window.

For instance, if your house has only one small window and some sunlight is shining through it, it is recommended that a mirror be placed in this manner to allow incoming sunlight to reflect back into the room, magnifying the effect. Depending on its placement, a dark room may even be made to appear brighter or a small space may appear larger and more open.

That being said, the more shiny surfaces, such as mirrors, that can be added to rooms, the more light will be reflected back into the room. Therefore, they should become a part of your decorating strategy since they help bounce the light around your bedroom.

5. Place Furniture Out From The Windows

Believe it or not, the way you place your furniture could have an effect on the amount of natural light in your house. Large pieces of furniture such as bookcases and cabinets should always be perpendicular to the wall with windows. When placed in this position they will not block out the natural light so that the room appears much brighter and more spacious.

Depending on the layout of the house and the amount of light entering the house, an excellent layout can affect how a room works and how it feels. As such, the placement of furniture outside the windows can make for a place to sit and relax while enjoying beautiful views of the outside world.

6. Install Light Wood Flooring

Longing for more natural light or the illusion of more spaciousness in one's house? If this is the case, we suggest that homeowners install light wood flooring to make their homes feel brighter and bigger. The collection of maple strips from ECOPLUZ LRVF will be an ideal candidate for this because it gives your house some character without making it look drab.

In fact, if your light wood flooring has a slight sheen to it, this will reflect the light more efficiently, creating the illusion of an even larger amount of natural light in your house. What's more, using the same light wood flooring throughout the house will throw more natural light into the entire house and give a true sense of spaciousness and volume.

We conclude that the biological and psychological benefits of natural light are self explanatory. The positive aspects of natural light are simply too numerous to be overlooked. The right amount of natural light in your house can really improve your mood and your overall well being. From an interior design point of view, the lighter and brighter the house, the more comfortable it is.

Depending on the layout of the house and the amount of light entering the house, an excellent layout can affect how a room works and how it feels. As such, the placement of furniture outside the windows can make for a place to sit and relax while enjoying beautiful views of the outside world.