If you’re thinking about spending time refurbishing your home this summer, why not bring some extra light in to make the most of the summer weather, and increase the natural light available during the winter months?
Whether you invest in some new windows, buy some statement mirrors or simply invest in new light fittings to change the distribution of light., we’ve put together five fantastic tips on how to make the most of the light in your home this summer.
1. Install Patio Doors
If you have a garden to be proud of, or even just a small yard, installing patio doors can make all the difference when letting light into your home, and can provide you with a stunning view outside of the seasons.
Whether you opt for a traditional style, a sliding door, or bi-folding doors, patio doors can be a wonderful transition from garden to home.
2. Make Your Artificial Lighting Go Further
If you have a naturally dark house due to the direction your rooms are facing, or if you have heavy foliage outside your home, you may need to make your artificial light go further.
Upgrade your lighting by swapping pendant lights for spotlights, which will help to diffuse bright light equally around your room. You can even install a dimmer switch if you’re a fan of softer light for the evenings.
Retailers like Lights.co.uk can help you find the perfect spotlights for your home in no time, and with 50 days to return, you can always change your design if you need to!
3. Upgrade Your Double Glazing
If you have an older house, or one that might need some extra work completed on it, you might want to consider upgrading your double glazing, or installing some if you previously had single pane glass windows.
Not only can it improve the light quality coming into your rooms, but it can also increase your energy efficiency, and reduce your utility bills.
If you’re looking for new windows to brighten up your property, Halifax Glass are professionals at manufacturing high quality double glazing that will fit the design of your home.
4. Swap Out Curtains for Blinds
With the warmer weather approaching, you might want to swap out your heavy curtains for blackout blinds. Curtains can crowd the edges of your window frames, blocking light from entering the room. By using blinds instead, you can allow more light to enter your home.
Blinds Direct supply blinds handmade to order to your specifications, with a wide variety of designs to choose from.
5. Use Mirrors to Bounce Light
If you want your rooms to appear bigger, or you want to highlight a particularly dark part of a room, adding mirrors can help you refract light around the house to give the illusion of more light.
Whether you choose a full length mirror or smaller mirrors with unusual frames, you can accomplish a wonderfully bright room with very little expense!
Do you have any ideas for bringing more light into your home this summer? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!