When buying a house, most people carefully consider factors such as the neighbourhood, size or distribution. But in reality, what would life be without little details? Natural light can play an important role in choosing the ideal house, and today we are going to show you why.
Light is good for your health
Exposure to sunlight improves our rest by helping us keep our heart rate synchronized while we sleep. It also reduces the need for fluorescent lights, which have been linked to health problems such as stress or sleep disorders.
Believe it or not, according to studies, 14% of the population experience less severe falls in their mood related to seasonal changes in sunlight if they receive sufficient sunlight throughout the day.
So if you are within this 14%, probably choosing a house without natural light is not the best option. Otherwise, you decide! At the end of the day, as we will see later, sometimes it is a simple matter of preference.
And bad for your furniture
It is inevitable that, over time, natural light will discolour and deteriorate your upholstered furniture and carpets, so placing them in a place where they receive sunlight is not always recommended.
However, today there are many options of curtains and blinds that allow you to protect your home from the most damaging action of the sun rays, while allowing almost all the light to pass through the fabric.
Your preference is what’s important
Many people simply prefer spacious and bright spaces. A house that receives a lot of natural light tends to be more welcoming than other darker homes.
If your case is the opposite, and you avoid sunlight like vampires, probably a house that receives a lot of light is not the ideal alternative. But you can always place thick curtains if you want to enjoy your darkness.
The amount of light you need depends on you. It is a personal decision, that although it does not greatly condition the house you are going to stay with, it is a detail that can move the balance to one side enough to help you decide.
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