Whether you are building a house or looking for a property to buy, a major consideration should be the windows. The larger they are the better. Even for those carrying out major renovation work to an existing property, there should be some consideration given to making the existing windows larger than what they are and introducing better light fixtures. So why should window size and lighting matter?
Sunlight exposure
Even when you are busy or quarantined, you can easily spare some time to sit by a large window and enjoy some sunshine. The sun is a rich source of vitamin D which has many health benefits. If you cannot go outside, this is a good way to get your prescribed dose of vitamin D for your health and mood.
Utility costs
When you have large windows, there is plenty of natural light that will penetrate the interior of the house. Where you have so much natural light to work with, it becomes unnecessary to use artificial light, at least during daylight hours. This can help save on electricity costs considerably.
Air quality
Opening up windows ensures that there is more fresh air that can enter and circulate. Not only does it help to reduce odours, but it can also reduce stuffiness. You can enjoy better air quality in a house that has generous windows you can keep open for fresh outdoor air. It also helps when you are cooking to get rid of food smells and smoke.
House plants
When you have plenty of natural light entering your home, you can more easily stock up and take care of indoor plants. Even those that require low light conditions can still benefit from a little sun exposure. It is another way of bringing nature and the outdoors into your indoors.
Security
Even artificial lighting has its benefits. Besides making it possible to better see when it is dark, it can make a property feel more secure, especially if the homeowner has invested in good indoor and outdoor lighting. Burglars and other criminals are less inclined to approach a well-lit property where they might be easily discovered.
Boosts value
Making your home feel brighter and airy will attract more interest from home buyers. Natural light does wonders for people’s moods and feeling uplifted when they come in to inspect will encourage them to better consider your property. And where you have strong interest from buyers, there is often a better sale value that can be achieved.