Improves Physical Health
The health benefits of exposure to natural light are nothing to sneeze at. We as humans were never meant to spend as much time inside as we do nowadays. This means that consistent natural light exposure is good for us in many ways, including the following:
- It provides natural vitamin B and D
- It can improve your mood
- It improves blood circulation
- It boosts your immune system
Increases Home Value
Many people recognize the value of having a lot of natural light in their homes. Houses that allow more natural light in are said to appear larger and more open than houses that block a lot of sunshine. If you’re selling your home or plan to in the future, installing more windows can add significant value to your house. This is especially true for smaller houses that don’t have a lot of floor space.
Increases Energy
One of the best benefits of natural light in your home is the feeling of increased energy it gives you. Sunlight has a property that reduces the amount of melatonin you make in your body. Melatonin is the chemical your body creates to make you feel sleepy, meaning that natural light reduces how often you feel tired throughout the day.
Improves Sleep Quality
We have an internal clock that tells us when it’s time to be awake and when it’s time to rest. This clock is governed by our sun’s day-night cycle. The more natural light you get exposed to during the day, the more your body will recognize when it gets dark. This allows your body to wind you down sooner than if you had been in the dark all day; that increased exposure to darkness can confuse the body’s natural day-night cycle.
Reduces Utility Bills
Anything we can do to reduce our fossil fuel consumption is a good thing. That’s why adding windows and increasing natural light in our homes is so important. The added benefit of this is that your house won’t have to work as hard to heat and cool itself, thus lowering your utility bill for the month. Modern doors and windows that bring in more light have also regularly proven to be more economical in the long run.
