Planning a Living Room Around Natural Light
Planning a Living Room Around Natural Light
Daylight changes how a room feels more than any piece of furniture. Planning around it makes a home more comfortable and saves on electricity.
Map Your Light
Note where sunlight falls in the morning, midday and evening. Seating areas work best in soft, indirect light; work areas need steady brightness.
Control Glare And Heat
Sheer curtains, blinds and light-reflecting colours let you enjoy daylight without the glare and heat of direct sun.
- Keep tall furniture away from windows.
- Use pale floors and walls to bounce light into darker corners.
Layer Window Treatments
A sheer layer for daytime privacy plus a heavier curtain for evenings gives you full control over light and temperature.
When we design a room, daylight is one of the first things we study — it shapes every decision that follows.
