Underestimating the importance of natural daylight in your home can be a big mistake. It affects the way we feel, think and work. Some people are more sensitive to it than others – but imagine spending your days in a room with no windows and only artificial light, and the effect that might have on your wellbeing.
Plan in plenty of roof windows
When you plan your loft conversion in Ringwood or anywhere in Dorset, make sure you include enough roof windows. The light won’t just brighten the new room – it filters down into the rest of your home too.
If your new room is a bedroom, waking up to a room full of natural light sets you up for the day ahead.
In a home office, natural light can reduce eye strain, give you a sense of space and make you feel more connected to the outdoors. Studies have shown it can increase productivity and creativity and help keep a clear, focused mind.
Choose colours that work with the light
Wall colours have a big effect on the light in a room. In the northern hemisphere daylight already has a lot of blue in it, so warm colours – even a warm white – will stop a room feeling cold. Lighter ceilings always create an illusion of height, space and brightness.