This time of year it’s dark when you wake up, and it’s dark before you even start preparing dinner. The lack of light can really put a damper on your mood and overall well-being. Let’s go over some window coverings that can increase light in your home.
Increase Light with Daylighting
Daylighting means lighting up your home’s interior with natural light so as to not use artificial light. The benefits of this are it saves money as well as makes you feel better. Being able to experience the natural light throughout the day will allow you to feel more synchronized. How can we accomplish this?
It’s All in the Tilt
There are parts of the window that can help increase light. “Louvers” are on interior shutters. “Slats” are the pieces that make up the coverings on blinds. “Vanes” are fabric that are on sheer shades like Silhouettes and Pirouettes.
All of these different pieces adjust the amount and direction of light. They will increase the light in your home while keeping the sun’s glare at bay. They assist in filling the room with diffused natural light.
Light It Up
Have you ever thought about the difference with how a ceiling light fixture brings a different scope of light than a table lamp? A lamp is isolated to a smaller area and creates a cozy ambiance. The ceiling light illuminates from above and covers a larger area. Top down bottom up coverings duplicate this experience.
Top down bottom up customizes the light control in your home. You can increase or decrease the light, depending on what’s needed.
Smart Move
Technology–in so many ways–can make our lives better, specifically smart home technology. Automated window treatments can be easily adjusted with just a click of a button.
There are areas of your home that may be hard-to-reach or need extra attention, but with PowerView® Automation, their control can be scheduled. It can become a normal part of your daily routine to increase light while reducing glare.
Dual Purpose
You’re in the majority if you want to cover your windows AND increase light. This is the number one reason why dual shades are so popular because they’re the best of both worlds. They make sure natural light can enter, while the light filtering part still covers the window. If more control is desired, simply add the secondary shade portion.
It’s time to let the light in! Let us help you transform the feeling of your Cleveland area home. At Timan Window Treatments, we specialize in guiding clients to the right window treatments for their homes. Contact us today to set up a free consultation.
