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This article was published on June 5, 2025
With the longer days and lighter nights upon us, now is the perfect time to reap the benefits of natural light for your home! While you may not realise it, there are plenty of advantages to utilising natural light within your home, and with summer upon us, now is the perfect time to learn about these benefits!
Sunlight exposure is known to have plenty of benefits, hence why many people are so happy to see the end of winter, and the start of summer! While the importance of leaving your house and enjoying the sun outdoors is definitely vital, for a majority of people, they spend more time indoors, away from natural light.
However, there are ways that you can still benefit from natural light while indoors. If you’re looking to harness the power of the sun within your property, keep reading to uncover the benefits of natural light for your home.
Particularly within the lighter months, homeowners utilising natural light from the sun will benefit from lower energy bills. The lack of necessity to switch on lights during the day will help to reduce energy consumption, ultimately lowering your bills!
When you invest in high-quality windows, or other light-permitting glass structures, you don’t need to worry about the sun heating your home to an uncomfortable temperature. With energy efficient timber frames, your home’s temperature will remain more constant, and comfortable all year round, reducing your reliance on central heating. You may be wondering, why timber? Click here to find out.
Another huge perk to natural light is that it’s a huge mood booster! That’s not just a placebo effect, exposure to natural light actually increases your brain’s production of serotonin, which essentially makes you feel happier. If you’re often feeling stressed or anxious, natural light can help reduce these symptoms with just 30 minutes of sunlight exposure daily.
Physically, your health will also benefit from natural light in multiple different ways, such as:
Increased brightness, and a more natural appeal can transform the internal aesthetic of your home. Natural light can create the illusion that your rooms appear larger, and more open, brightening the dark corners of your home. Sunlight also brings out the beauty of your room’s interior features, reinventing the feel of your home.
Implementing natural light into your home also works to break the boundary between the indoors and the outdoors. This can make you feel more connected to nature, bringing a sense of relaxation and tranquility to your home.
While you may not think about it, there are several functional benefits of natural light for your home. Utilising natural light in your home can help your indoor plants to prosper, and get the natural light that they need to survive. Another worthwhile benefit of natural light is that it can help to prevent and fight mould growing within your rooms, promoting healthier homes!
When you implement bifold doors, or French doors to your property, you’re giving yourself greater encouragement to step into the outdoors! Spending more time in the garden will grant you greater exposure to natural light, whilst allowing you to get fresh air in your lungs.
Another external benefit that many don’t realise is that natural light can even add value to your home. Homes with an abundance of natural light become more appealing to buyers, setting your property apart from other similar homes. When advertising your home, naturally lit rooms will show as better quality pictures, showcasing your home in all its glory!
Perhaps the best way to implement natural light is to install new windows in your home. Strategic placement, such as skylights, or south-facing windows, are excellent ways to optimise natural light, providing the most consistent lighting throughout the day.
If your windows are outdated, you may even find that they are blocking some of the sunlight entering your home, making your property feel dark, and dingy at times. Modern, light-permitting windows would ensure that your rooms are well-lit, and your natural light transmittance is optimal. If you’re looking to replace your windows, and invest in quality, make sure to view our range here.
An excellent way to transform your property, and maximise natural light is to install Bifold doors into your home! These unique doors are dominated by their glass panelling, serving as a beautiful entrance to your garden, and an excellent light transmitter during the day!
If you’re looking to benefit from high performance, and exceptional energy efficiency, our timber bifold doors are the perfect solution for you. With customisation options to suit homes old, new, and contemporary, we can help you find the right fit for your home. Explore your options here.
An alternative option to bifold doors is to opt for the more traditional French, or patio doors! With summer upon us, French doors make an excellent entranceway to extend your living space so that you can spend more time in the warmer weather outdoors! They are fantastic light permitters, and are excellent at brightening up your home with sunlight.
If you’re looking to reinvent your property, our French doors are designed to perfectly complement our range of high-performance windows – maximising natural daylight. Looks are paired with outstanding performance, transforming your home. Find out more about our French doors here.
Now that you’re familiar with the perks of natural light for your home, it’s time to discover the best way for you to maximise natural light in your property. Each home is different, and no one solution fits all, potentially leaving you curious about the best course of action to take so that you can reap the benefits of sunlight in your property.
For expert guidance, you arrange a visit to our Middlesbrough showroom to meet with a member of our team, who will be able to support you with your queries. We can get to understand your situation, and advise you on the best route to take so that you can benefit from natural light for your home.
If you’re looking to book your visit to our showroom to view our timber windows, doors, and outdoor living structures in person, please arrange your visit before arriving and contact us at 01642 456167 or email sales@erwltd.co.uk, and a member of our team will be in touch.
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