Natural lighting is an easy, inexpensive way to brighten up the atmosphere of a home and add a general, neutral glow as opposed to violet blue fluorescents or warming incandescent. However, especially for those who live in the city and prefer a bit of privacy, getting a good share of natural lighting can be tricky. Here are some tips to maximum that precious, perfect sunlight without sacrificing your peace of mind.
Maximize What You Have
Don’t let dark, oppressive paint jobs absorb the light that already comes in from your windows. Use light colors, with the ceiling in a paler but similar shade, in order to give a room a more spacious and brighter overall feeling. Much like how dark colored clothes absorb heat and sunlight, dark colored paints and decors have a similar effect. To stretch your light even further, consider decorating with mirrors or reflective glass. Doing so will allow the light to bounce off these surfaces and spread around the room, rather than only entering from the one source.
Open Up Your Doors
Glass panels in doors can help add light to dark hallways and stairwells, without revealing too much about the house inside unlike large picture windows in kitchens or family rooms. These can come in a variety of styles as well, from rustic interior French doors to modern frosted glass, and some retailers will customize them to suit any aesthetic. Additionally, these are much easier to install than brand news windows, and can add a drastic look to both the interior and the exterior for a modest price.
Bring Light In From the Top Down
If you have the budget, one of the most surefire ways to let light in and keep eyes out is to bring in light directly from the source. Skylights are a classic option, offering not only a large amount of light but also a beautiful view. Additionally, you can focus the light and avoid some of the potential for roof leakage by installing tubular daylighting devices, or TDDs, than channel sunlight and resemble more traditional lighting features.