Natural light is a desired commodity for many homeowners. But if you have small windows or not enough of them, this can leave you in short supply of the natural illumination you crave. Adding large windows to your home, such as picture, bay and bow windows, can go a long way toward giving you the flood of light you need for your mental and physical health. Here’s how you can benefit from natural light by installing large windows.
Better Moods
Not only can large windows such as bay windows open up your interior space, flooding it with natural light, you can enjoy an instant mood boost. In fact, studies have shown that getting enough natural sunlight every day can impact both your mood and sleep quality. Bonus: natural light can also reduce your dependence on artificial light, lowering your energy costs.
Better Outdoor Views
It can be relaxing to gaze outside at your surrounding landscape, the traffic going by, or the kids playing in the yard. Because the expanse of the glass surface is so large, there is little to no obstructed view, which means that choosing the right window and glass options allows you to enjoy uninterrupted views all year long.
More Comfort
The interior space that sits just under the window is the ideal spot for sitting and reading, looking outside, or just relaxing in a sunny nook. A window bench or reading nook is the perfect addition to a sunroom, bedroom or living room.
More Design Options
Large windows provide extra space where you can showcase your mad interior design skills. From installing a cozy settee to crafting a custom window seat, the design possibilities are truly endless. Perhaps you want to incorporate a small bistro table with chairs in your kitchen or create an accent chair and bookshelf for a kids’ reading corner. Take this opportunity to highlight your individuality and stylistic interpretations.
Increased Ventilation
Bay windows, for example, often feature side windows that can be fully operational. Crank them open when needed for extra ventilation and instantly improve airflow for cool refreshing breezes. You can even put a flower box on the exterior to enjoy the fresh scent of lilac and roses in summer.
Ward Off Seasonal Depression
Those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, are well aware of the importance of natural light on mood. Alleviate depression symptoms, particularly in winter, by flooding the house with natural light. And you don’t have to have clinical depression to benefit from natural light. Anyone can get a quick mood boost by basking in the light of a large window.
Sunlight releases serotonin in the body, also known as the happy hormone. This allows you to feel more focused and calm. On the other side of the coin, the lack of sunlight may trigger the brain to make melatonin, making you feel dull and tired.
Boost Vitamin D
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” and can be gained by sunlight in the great outdoors or through a window. Your skin absorbs this important nutrient when exposed to sunlight, preventing bone loss while reducing risk of weight gain, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
Reduce Health Risks of Fluorescent Lighting
The more time spent in natural light, the less time spent in the presence of unnatural light (think: fluorescent bulbs). While compact fluorescent lamps are deemed safe overall, some studies suggest that they contribute to increased stress, frequent migraines, and eye strain.
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