{"id":7958,"date":"2024-01-22T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/?p=7958"},"modified":"2024-01-22T10:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T10:00:20","slug":"bright-ideas-boost-your-mood-and-your-homes-appeal-with-natural-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/bright-ideas-boost-your-mood-and-your-homes-appeal-with-natural-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright Ideas: Boost Your Mood and Your Home\u2019s Appeal with Natural Light"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love it when the sun\u2019s out?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Well, apart from vampires, mushrooms and raincoat makers.<\/p>\n

But seriously, natural light, especially sunlight, has significant mood-enhancing effects on our minds and homes.<\/p>\n

For homeowners and residents, understanding how to harness this natural marvel in home design isn\u2019t just about aesthetics but also a step towards a healthier lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s discover more.<\/p>\n

Why sunshine is significant: The health benefits of natural light<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Natural light is a natural mood enhancer. Exposure to sunlight increases the brain\u2019s release of a hormone called serotonin, which is linked with boosting mood and aiding a person to feel calm and focused. Lack of sunlight can lead to a condition termed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that\u2019s related to changes in seasons. By maximising natural light in your home, you\u2019re not just brightening your rooms; you\u2019re potentially brightening your mood, too.<\/p>\n

Sunlight and slumber: A dreamy connection<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Our sleep patterns are regulated by a natural \u2018body clock\u2019 known as the circadian rhythm, and natural light plays a pivotal role in keeping this clock accurate. Sunlight helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles, improving sleep quality and duration. Introducing more natural light into your home can help you wake up feeling more refreshed and ready for the day.<\/p>\n

Designing with daylight: Tips for maximising natural light<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

To maximise natural light in your home, consider these design tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Mirrors and reflective surfaces<\/strong>:<\/strong> Placing mirrors opposite windows can help bounce light around a room, doubling the light\u2019s reach.<\/li>\n
  • Window treatments<\/strong>:<\/strong> Opt for light, translucent curtains or blinds that allow light in whilst providing privacy.<\/li>\n
  • Skylights and light tubes<\/strong>:<\/strong> For areas that don\u2019t have easy access to windows, consider installing skylights or light tubes.<\/li>\n
  • Wall colours<\/strong>:<\/strong> Light, bright wall colours reflect more light. Consider painting your walls in soft tones of white, cream or light pastels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The great outdoors, inside: Plants and light<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Indoor plants add a touch of nature to your d\u00e9cor. Plants like the peace lily or snake plant thrive in indirect sunlight, purifying the air and adding a vibrant touch to any space.<\/p>\n

    Economic and environmental perks of natural light<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Maximising natural light can reduce dependence on artificial lighting, lower electricity bills and benefit the environment. It\u2019s a simple yet effective way to reduce your carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

    Over the years, we\u2019ve seen enough homes to know what a big, positive difference natural light can make to a property\u2019s \u2018feel\u2019.<\/span><\/h3>\n

    So, these ideas could be helpful if you\u2019re thinking of \u2018lightening up\u2019.<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Thanks for reading.<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Who doesn\u2019t love it when the sun\u2019s out? Well, apart from vampires, mushrooms and raincoat makers. But seriously, natural light, especially sunlight, has significant mood-enhancing effects on our minds and homes. For homeowners and residents, understanding how to harness this natural marvel in home design isn\u2019t just about aesthetics but also a step towards a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[8,25],"class_list":["post-7958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-making-the-most-of-your-home","tag-advice","tag-jerry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7958"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7960,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7958\/revisions\/7960"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}