When it comes to lighting, nothing beats the all-natural and ever-abundant sunlight, with its warm and reinvigorating feeling that can uplift moods and promote our health in many ways at no cost. As one of the key aspects that make up nature, it’s no surprise that natural lighting and its many benefits are now highly sought after by potential homebuyers. They cite “lots of natural light” as a big feature they look for when considering their options and are willing to pay for it too.
Thus, if you’re keen on getting more natural light to illuminate your abode, you’ll be surprised at the many ways you can do so.
Add mirrors
Mirrors are perfect for creating the illusion of a bigger space, but that’s not the only thing it’s good for; they can also double the amount of natural light that enters a room. Place a large mirror opposite the windows, and voilà – you now have a space filled with natural light from corner to corner. Don’t think that a mirror is the only thing that can serve this purpose, as shiny objects and furnishings can also reflect light to brighten up your spaces. Some examples include metallic light fixtures and ceiling finishes, furnishings with chrome, glass or mirrored accents, and other reflective surfaces.
You can see this reflectivity in action in this gorgeous dining room of a landed property on Seletar Hill Drive. The dining area is flanked by floor-to-ceiling mirror walls, complemented with golden accents that help bounce light around every which way.
Go with the right colour palette
As you may remember from art class, colours have the power to absorb or reflect light. Darker shades tend to do the former, hence why a room with, let’s say, dark blue colours will look dull and dreary compared to those with a lighter coat of paint. Moreover, don’t forget to apply your colour scheme on the ceiling; painting it a few shades lighter than the rest of the room will give off the feeling of a taller and larger space.
Where possible, you can also take advantage of satin, semi-glossy, or shiny paint to further enhance the reflectiveness of the surface colour, as seen in this walkway.
Install larger windows
This suggestion is straightforward: the bigger the opening, the more light can enter a room. So, if you’re considering a bit of home renovation, perhaps you should include enlarging your windows in your plans. For the greatest impact, go for bay, bow, or picture windows, as they allow the most light and ventilation. You can also stack radius or transom windows above your old ones for extra illumination without compromising privacy.
This space eschews the regular-sized windows for larger ones, allowing much more natural light to seep in and brighten the home office throughout the day. For this room’s specific purpose, the abundance of lighting not only prevents eye strain or fatigue but also eliminates the need for artificial lights during the day, generating energy savings.
Conclusion
Most people today generally don’t appreciate our natural resources like sunlight as much as they should and often take them for granted. However, by making a conscious effort to incorporate them into our homes, we can reap many benefits that promote our spirit, health, and quality of life.
As a premier interior design consultancy firm, we at Editor Interior fully recognise the importance of natural lighting from a design standpoint and thus take care to include it where possible in our luxury landed house renovations. Leverage our expertise today for the best and most innovative solutions to your interior design needs.