Never underestimate the power of the sun. Letting natural light into your home offers many benefits. Let’s learn more about the importance of those radiant rays.
Vitamin D
The “sunshine vitamin” is essential for our bodies. It plays a key role in reducing the risk of heart disease, preventing bone loss and supporting your overall health. When natural light enters your home, your vitamin D levels get a boost-even if you are indoors.
Helps Regulate Sleep Patterns
Your circadian rhythm is regulated by the exposure to natural light. If you are not getting enough exposure during the day, you may experience trouble falling asleep at night or maintaining enough energy throughout the day. Pulling back your curtains in the morning and exposing those rays helps to support your body’s natural rhythm.
Lowers Stress
We could all benefit from reducing stress in our lives. Exposure to sunshine triggers the release of serotonin, a hormone that promotes feelings of calmness and happiness. Opting to sit by a sunny window during lunchtime can help reduce stress levels and uplift your mood for the rest of the day.
Increase Productivity
If you work from home, position your desk so it faces a window. The sunlight that streams in will have you feeling more energized and productive. You’ll beat that afternoon slump and find yourself breezing through emails and work presentations.
Protects Your Eyes
Many of us work at a computer screen for great lengths of time. Natural light that filters into the room will make it unnecessary to increase the brightness of your screen and your eyes will feel less strained as a result.
Save On Energy
Increasing the amount of natural light in your home will reduce the need for bright overhead lighting. For instance, the windows in a kitchen can negate the need for task lighting during the day. You’ll find you can keep your electric bill a bit lower if you keep most of your home’s lighting off during the day.
If you are dealing with dirty, fogged or cracked windows that are hindering the flow of light into your house, our knowledgeable sales team is available to recommend replacement windows that will brighten up your space. Contact us at 610.398.2430 to learn more.
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