Natural light: bringing joy to you everyday.

We understand we need to eat well and exercise regularly, but most of us overlook the fantastic health benefits of indulging our primal urge to bask in natural light.

 

A huge proportion of us now work in offices where we spend our days under harsh electric lights, illuminated by the glow of our laptops and phones. We start work early and finish late, meaning our exposure to natural sunlight is often limited to a quick stroll to our car in the morning.

 

Skylights are a fantastic (and easy) way to improve our intake of natural light without the effort. By fitting a skylight, you can ensure that any room in your home will be filled with light – even on the greyest of days.

 

In this article, we’re exploring how skylights can help your home bask in natural light, with all of the health benefits that come from it.

 

Skylights bring more natural light into your living spaces

Natural light can be a wonder fix if you’re feeling tired and sluggish. If you’ve spent all day indoors at work (as many of us do), having a home that’s comfortably filled with natural light is a sure fire way to help your mind feel more settled.

 

Part of the reason for this is a combination of ‘feel-good’ chemicals that body releases when your skin comes into contact with natural sunlight. It has a positive impact on our mood and can help people who suffer from depression or anxiety regulate the effects on a day to day basis.

 

Spaces in our homes that we use every day, like kitchens and living rooms, are often lit by electric lights. These are simply not bright enough to give us the health benefits that sunlight can, even on overcast days. Adding a skylight to our living spaces means that we’re constantly bathed in natural light every single time we’re in that room – imagine cooking dinner after a long day with late afternoon sunlight on your shoulders.

 

By using clever solutions (like stylish flat skylights), you can even let it shine down on the smallest spaces in your home – think stairwells and hallways. This will ensure that even if you’re pottering about the house, you’re constantly being exposed to natural light sources.

 

More than a beautiful addition to your home 

Skylights have been traditionally regarded as an aesthetic luxury that only certain homes should entertain. But with so many benefits for your family (and styles to choose from), skylights are now considered to be a great addition to any room. Firstly, did you know skylights let in three times more light than traditional windows? That’s three times more of the ‘sunshine vitamin’ known as vitamin D, which is produced in response to our skin’s exposure to sunlight.

 

Vitamin D is something of a ‘miracle fix’ for humans – one of its biggest benefits is that it helps our bodies absorb calcium to promote healthy bone growth. For children and adults alike, vitamin D helps to regulate the immune system and plays major roles in the life cycle of human cells – it’s so important, we can actually produce it ourselves after we’ve has sufficient exposure to sunlight. Skylights help to channel natural light directly down into your home, making sure that you’re exposed to the benefits of vitamin D every day.

 

Let your home breathe 

Skylights can also do more than light your rooms. With a space at ceiling height, skylights give you a chance to get better ventilation around your home – helping the air circulate and flow around each space. Regulated ventilation helps to reduce the spread of mould in your home, which can trigger allergies and asthma in children and adults. Natural air flow is also a key factor in stopping the spread of the common cold, which can linger in a household for much longer than you’d expect. Whether you’re considering a flat, pyramid or lantern style of skylight, our rooflights can all be opened to make sure the space you’re adding them to can breathe comfortably. This is particularly beneficial for rooms that are regularly exposed to moisture like bathrooms and kitchens. Make natural light work for you It’s time to bring all of the health benefits of natural light into your home. We’ve installed beautiful and original solutions to houses both big and small – with double or triple glazing as standard. There’s also the option to add solar glass to your solution, helping with insulation and saving you money.

Get in touch and our friendly team can help you find your perfect skylight, just in time for summer.