Wondering how to maximize the source of natural light?
Here are some useful techniques to increase natural day light source and make your rooms looks brighter. The brighter they appear the spacious they seem. Consider these tips during the planning and construction of your homes as changing them later is quite a long process.
1. Design your doors and windows openings predominantly in East, North and North-East directions
As the first source of sun light rises from east and tends to set over the west, maximizing the openings for Doors and Windows in this direction could increase the natural light source inside your home. Planning the Main Doors in the North-East direction and having the windows in East and North-East directions will give good ambience of light and also serve as a good source for the entrance of fresh air circulation inside your home. According to old traditions the Main door for a house and the windows were designs in North-East, East and North directions as they found these zones are very auspicious, having an opening here carries lots of positive energies inside your home, which offer many health and wealth benefits. Placing of windows should be avoided in South-West portion as this direction receives the least sun light during the day and this is what even our traditional Vastu says.
2. Choose the right color for the Flooring
Your flooring plays an important role too. Choose light colors of flooring materials like tiles or Granite or marble such as Shades of white, Ivory and light pink and it is better to avoid colors such as black, Dark grey, Coffee Brown because dark colors absorb light rays rather than reflecting them and these dark colors increase the room temperature as well, they absorb light and make the room dark and raise the temperature which indirectly increases the use of fans and Air Conditioners. So try to choose light colors to light up your home.
3. Paint your home with light colors
Painting your ceiling white will help you increase natural lighting inside a home. Keeping your ceiling white will enhance the light reflection, this creates more spacious and a fresh feeling. White ceiling contribute to a clean fresh and make the room feel more welcoming and inviting. They also reflect heat which helps in maintaining a comfortable environment especially during summer months, this effect reduces the need of Air Conditioners thus energy consumption will also be reduced.
5. Use Sunlight roofs and larger windows
Sunlight roofs area great option to increase the natural light inside your house. They allow natural light to enter, creating a brightening up the surroundings and reduce the need of artificial lighting during day. Exposure to natural light has been linked to numerous health benefits including mood uplift, improved productivity, etc. Sunroofs when perfectly designed can give exemplary look to your interior space achieving both enhanced aesthetics of your living space and a wonderful source of light. Larger windows help in increasing natural light but they should be placed in the right directions to obtain maximum benefits.
6. Do not fill your space with a lot of furniture
Adding too many furniture to your living space not only make them look small and congested but also block away natural light inside a room. Overcrowding a room with furniture can make them appear cluttered and visually overwhelming. Excessive furniture can restrict the air circulation even though they have large windows and doors. They limit the reflection of light and make the room appear dark. Choose quality over quantity and keep their colors light as well.
7. Balconies are a great source for Natural light
A Balcony in a house can enhance the source of natural light, they allow the light to enter inside the rooms making them brighter and well ventilated. Planning a Balcony on the North, East and North-East directions is found to be beneficial as these directions receive maximum Sunlight during the day rather than having them on the other sides of other buildings. They allow natural day light and fresh air to circulate through your home, promoting better indoor air quality and ventilation. This can be especially beneficial during warmer months to keep your home bright and cool by reducing the need of artificial lights and Air Conditioners.
These tips will help you enhance natural light inside your beautiful homes, these factors should be considered right from the designing stage during construction and should be carefully designed and constructed to get the maximum benefits from Sun-light.
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