The Price of Poor Lighting: What Some Home Builders Don’t Want You to Know

09/12/2024
The Price of Poor Lighting: What Some Home Builders Don’t Want You to Know

Have you ever walked into a house flooded with sunlight and felt instantly happier?

Unfortunately, many homeowners will only experience this in someone else’s home.

These homeowners are living by LED light instead, forced to switch on lamps and ceiling lights in the middle of the day.

Not only does this drive up their energy bills, but it can take a real toll on their well-being.

Studies show that a lack of natural light impacts your mood and affects your physical health. You could find yourself dealing with sluggishness, depression, or worse — all because your home wasn’t designed to capture natural light.

 

Why Your Builder Says “Natural Light Doesn’t Matter”

But how do people end up in lightless living conditions?

Often, it’s the result of large project builders trying to cut costs and speed up construction by using restrictive designs that don’t care about light. 

Some builders might try to tell you that natural light isn’t that important, even suggesting your house’s design won’t significantly affect how much light you get.

But that couldn’t be further from the truth. The design of your home plays a massive role in determining how much natural light filters in.

So instead of dim, gloomy living areas, how do you optimise natural light to create a healthy living environment for you and your family?

 

The Solution: Maximising Light With Intelligent Design

It’s all about getting it right from the start, using smart design.

North-facing windows, for instance, provide steady light throughout the day without the harsh glare of direct sunlight.

Skylights are another great option, as they allow light to flood deeper into your home’s interior, brightening up areas that standard windows can’t reach.

You can also install high-level windows, placed in spots like hallways or east-facing walls to capture the soft morning light, keeping your home well-lit from dawn to dusk.

It isn’t about slapping a window wherever there’s space. It’s about strategic planning — taking into account your daily activities, the orientation of your home, and how best to use natural light to your advantage.

With the right custom builder, you’ll create a home that feels spacious, welcoming, and alive with light.

More than that, you’ll see a significant difference in your energy bills, as you’ll naturally rely less on artificial lighting during the day.

As one of our clients put it:

“I didn’t realise how much natural light would improve our quality of life until we moved into our custom-built home. The house feels alive, and we rarely need to turn on the lights during the day. It’s incredible!”

 

The Bottom Line: Don’t Live in Darkness

The takeaway is simple: you don’t want to be shambling through a dark, gloomy house a year from now, wishing you’d done things differently.

Maximising natural light isn’t just about making your home look good; it’s about improving your quality of life. From boosting your mood and enhancing your home’s atmosphere to cutting down on energy costs, the benefits are blindingly clear.

But there’s much more to building a custom home than maximising natural light.

That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive guide:

Build with Confidence — 7 Things You Must Know Before Designing a New Home

It’s completely free and will help you navigate the complexities of home design, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your home is everything you’ve dreamed of.

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