Harnessing Natural Light: Tips for Effective Daylighting in Your Home

Nature has bestowed the existence of humanity with invaluable treasures – Light is the foremost gift forming an integral part of human development. A home becomes a sweet home when it has everything to relax and nourish your lifestyle.

People often look for spaces between walls that allow natural light before buying or renting a house. Such is the intuitive force of light harnessed in the human psyche

We live in a world where artificial lights are used in tandem with natural light for most spaces. While it is unavoidable and adapting the contemporary standards is necessary, the trends are switching towards harnessing natural light for homes.

If you are one among those, who have no idea how to bring the beaming sun rays into your home, do not stop scrolling.

Magic of Mirrors

A mirror is an excellent source of reflection that could idealize the alter-ego of physical existence. People of different origins use mirrors for many creative and traditional purposes.

For instance, placing a mirror before entering a home is the astrological norm in certain parts of South Asia, including the Indian subcontinent. Mirrors placed opposite a window reflect the natural light into the house.

Play with Light Colors

Dark pigments deter the reflection of light in any space. Therefore, it is advisable to paint your home ceilings and walls with light colors. The texture of such colors absorbs and reflects the natural light coming from a window or any other source into the house. You can also buy furniture, sofas, and other decorative materials that can reflect light.

Windows Installation

Extrapolation of natural light inside your home is directly proportional to the type of windows installed. You can opt for windows that naturally lean towards the reflection of light. Preferably, you can choose more over sized glass windows for rooms, halls, and other places that need them.

Monitoring Exterior Landscape 

You can admire the beautiful scenery outside your home. The trees, shrubs, and flowers – the colorful Tulips, are certainly worth decorating your surroundings. However, cutting down the extra leaves hanging across your windows is recommended, thus blocking the daylight into your home. This doesn’t mean you have to uproot trees and plans, which is certainly not environment-friendly. A decent survey around your house looking for leaves deterring sunlight would give you a fair idea to finish the job.