Benefits of Natural Sunlight in Your Home

There’s almost nothing better than waking up and feeling the warm sun through your windows on a Saturday morning. Natural light is what makes us feel happy and refreshed. It also has the ability to sustain the safety of our homes, which can ultimately benefit our overall well being. From saving energy to promoting good health, here are a few of the many ways natural sunlight can benefit you and your home: 

Saves energy. Natural sunlight is first and foremost an energy saver! Did you know that the natural light beaming through your windows can reduce the 47 percent of energy typically used in a home? This is because the lighting and temperature you try to control through means of electricity can actually be controlled through sunlight - less use of air conditioning and high hats.

Stunts mold growth. Another great benefit of natural sunlight in your home is that it helps to stunt the growth of mildew and mold, which can lead to a healthier living space for you and your family. Because mold and mildew thrives in dark, damp environments, sunlight has the ability to reverse this effect and keep your house fresh.

Provides Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential mineral that improves your immune system, body weight, and brain function. Believe it or not, daily exposure to sunlight is the number one way that you can receive an ample amount of vitamin D, so opening up the shades in your home is a good idea!

Creates a larger space. Not only does natural light benefit your health and energy savings, but it also makes your home appear larger! It’s true, architects today use use natural light to illuminate the structure of a space - enhancing its natural beauty.

Looking to own all the benefits of natural sunlight in your home? At Copper Square, our townhomes and duplexes offer spacious rooms and large windows for plenty of natural sunlight! Our Models, Design Studio & Sales Center are now open. Call today at (203)778-4800 or visit our website for more information. 

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