Natural lighting can change the ambience of the room, bring alive a dull room and transform it into a healthier living space. A room making the best use of natural lights embodies a perfect reflection of warmth and brightness.
    Along with artifacts and accessories, lights are also one of the important elements in home decoration. Lights, used as the highlighter of the room, can even make it look dull if not placed properly. Understanding the light in the room design is very important as it can bring a dramatic transformation to the design of the room. This light need not be artificial, even the slightest of sunrays coming inside the room can make the room more functional and lively.
    Natural light finds its place almost through all the corners available. It comes through openings including doors and windows. If there is enough of natural light entering into the room, directing it in the right direction can do an adequate job of lighting the room during the day time, thus reducing the dependence on artificial lights. Design and lighting
    North is the best direction to harness natural light. While designing the room the depth of the window source must be taken into consideration. The farthest distance of the light from the window should not be more than 26ft otherwise; the light will not penetrate and falter. Morning light is best from the east direction while rooms facing the west can use the evening light.
    Different types of glasses like mosaic, stained, coloured can be used to add colour an ambience and diffuse the light coming in.
Skylights
    Skylights are a major source for natural light. Different types of glass like mosaic, stained, coloured can be used to add colour and ambience. Skylights are mainly used in open areas and individual bungalows. They need to be maintained from time to time. Blinds or shades can be kept open during the day.
    The amount of natural light coming in can also be controlled through curtains, window coverings to shades with whatever element coming inside the room. One can even play with lights depending upon the direction of your room. If the room is facing north, it mainly brings in cold light. So, use of warm colours red, yellow or orange in your decor can balance the coolness of light. Also a touch of blue and green can add coolness. Use of darker colours can suit the décor if the room is facing south as the light coming in is usually warm and sunny. For rooms facing east, a mix of warm colours can balance the daylight. The light coming in from the west is usually during late afternoons and the evening sun. Highlighting rooms with neutral colour shades can bring in light effects. By understanding the layout and direction of light that falls into your room, one can use lights in the best ways.
    Harnessing natural lights is not only economical but also also energy efficient. Traditional skylights are an effective way to bring in natural light. In smaller areas flexible tunnels that can be bent around can be used to help the light pass. It works well for entry areas, hallways, inner bathrooms, and kitchen and closets where vertical light is unable to reach directly.
    Have natural lights depending on its use in the room.

Courtesy Times Property Dtd. July 16, 2010

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