Making Your Home Warmer and Brighter
If there is one thing that all homes can benefit from, it is buckets of natural light. Natural light opens up a space, making it appear bigger and more welcoming. Many homeowners mistakenly believe their UK property either has or doesn’t have this.
Unless you start knocking down walls, there is nothing you can do about the amount of natural light that enters your home, right? Wrong!
Consider your window and door options carefully.
Naturally, there is only one place to begin: with the doors and windows you have around your home. Bifold and French doors by DFS provide a good example of the sort of doors you should be looking for. Bifold doors seamlessly blend in with outdoor living spaces—their glazed glass units and slim profiles are perfect for excess light. French doors are a good choice if you want a more fancy feel without sacrificing light.
Regarding windows, bay and bow windows should be considered, as they provide 280-degree light entry.
Trim bushes and trees that get in the way of natural light
Another step you should take when letting more light into your home is cutting back any trees and bushes blocking the light that can get into your property. This does not take much time and won’t cost much, but it will have the desired impact.
Clean Up, declutter
One way to make your home seem more welcoming is to create more space and lose all of the junk accumulated over the years. The Minimalist’s Guide to Simple Housework shows how reducing mess can help us retreat into a happier, calmer place. Just empty the spare room, remove all of the junk under the stairs, and clear out that stuff in the shade. Pile it all up outside your front door and call one of those companies that come and dispose of the rubbish for you. Feel yourself transformed into a work of brightness and light; believe me, the new home will look amazing, and you will sleep well with that sense of contentment.
Invest in a roof lantern.
There is no denying that this is the most effective way to add more natural light to your property. Replacing a part of the roof with glass allows plenty of natural light to seep into the room, making it more comfortable. Not only this, but you can sit and watch the stars at night. What could be better?
Dot mirrors around your property
You do not need to go through a massive renovation job to make it appear like there is much more natural light in your home. Instead, you can be strategic with your use and placement of mirrors. Mirrors feature a reflective surface, so the light will bounce off it and back into the room. It’s like magic! If you place a mirror directly opposite the window, it should have the desired effect.