Home improvements
and renovations are all the rage, especially now that people have more time at
home to tackle projects they had been dreaming about. However, many people get
distracted by trends and expensive appliances that will lose their appeal in a
short time. Great home design is a balance of creating a comfortable, safe and
private place, that also makes you feel alive when you welcome in the light and
celebrate the natural world outside. A room with no windows is depressing, a
room that is all windows is too exposed. But if you find the balance, you will
have improved your home in a way that will never fade or go out of style. The
better the balance of light and space is managed, the less you will feel the
need to fill the room with impersonal decorations.
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Make
the Most of Your View: A
great tragedy occurs when the layout of a new home is decided without considering
the natural features nearby. It is critically important to establish the best
views and the direction of the light, before you begin to consider the layout
of the home. You may have paid more for your property, simply because of its
proximity to nature. But then if your home design ignores the view, you will lose
potential value. It is not enough to have windows in all the good directions,
you should have the kind of windows that don’t make you feel separated from the
scenery.
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Floor
to Ceiling Windows: The
ultimate way to maintain your protection from the elements but still feel like
you are at one with nature, is to build at least one room with floor to ceiling
windows. Websites like theframelessglasscompany.com have great examples of how potentially ordinary rooms
can be transformed into a gallery of light and sky. Needing only minimal décor
to finish the look. This is especially critical if you have a million-dollar
view outside your home. A wall of glass and even borderless
corners will add great value to a home and will never go out of style. Care and
attention to the direction of the sun is important though, and some UV
protection might be necessary.
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A House With
no View: In some
situations, the view around a home is blocked by buildings or other
infrastructure and there is no truly attractive scenery. It is still possible
to improve such a home by adding more windows. Perhaps even skylights. But you
will have to be more creative with the use of sheer drapes. With natural light
and a little fresh air, the house will have a better feel and
will positively affect all your daily experiences.
Masterful use
of windows is one of the best ways to add lasting value to a home and to give
your property desirability when it comes time to sell. And more importantly the
addition of expanded views and natural light will do wonders for your peace of
mind all the years that you live there. Before you go off and buy a bunch of
gadgets or crafts for your home, consider how more and bigger windows could
help you do more with less.
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