Good Morning Sunshine
It’s now an accepted medical fact that our moods can be seriously affected by light levels. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) may be an ailment of the winter months when light levels are low, but what about those who live in dim, dreary houses year round? You know for yourself that if the sun is shining when you get out of bed in the morning you instantly feel better about the day ahead.
I imagine that when we all lived in caves, dark confinement was essential for protection against the wild animals roaming the land. Times have moved on. Let there be light!
Doors and windows are the only design elements in your home that are capable of increasing natural light levels - and its natural light that is needed to improve that dark mood of yours!
In the next entry, we’ll look at how to plan your windows and doors for the best possible levels of natural daylight. In the meantime, beg, borrow, or buy a compass to work out which direction your house faces.
Tags: doors, home improvement, natural daylight, windows