Let There Be More Light In Your Home

May 23, 2012 - PRLog -- You know the feeling – the first few rays of spring sunshine or the sun sneaking around the bedroom curtains at dawn – natural light has a magical power to lift our spirits!

Perhaps that’s why an increasing number of new designer London homes and must-have house makeovers use structural steel to create window walls which allow the light to flood in. Whether it is a sunny kitchen/breakfast area or a lounge where you can sit and admire the garden or a stunning view, replacing bricks with glass really can transform your home.

It is all part of the designer living bug which has swept through Britain. Turn on the television any day and you’ll see dozens of lifestyle programmes dedicated to creating and updating beautiful living spaces. Adopt the open-plan mantra and banish the dark areas of your home and you will open your senses to a fresher way of living.

There are real benefits to opening up your home and even medical backing for the effects of natural light. According to Arthritis Research UK vitamin D deficiency can cause bone loss, muscle function problems and, in some cases, rickets in children. The good news is doctors recognise that just 15 minutes of sunlight a day boost levels of vitamin D which is vital for absorbing calcium. That sunlight doesn’t have to come from sitting in the garden, the benefits are the same if the sunlight is streaming in through glass.

As you revel in open-plan living you’ll see the benefits of the architect’s metal of choice, super versatile steel. Polished, mirrored or satin-finished steel provides a fantastic contemporary light-reflecting surface for any room.

Even if you can’t afford a Grand Designs style construction, there are a few simple tips to open up your home which will bring you the benefits of space, light and air. Why not replace that old-fashioned, boxed-in staircase for example? Top architects know bespoke steel balustrades and staircases can be modern or ultra-traditional and the thousands of styles allow light to flow through your home. That spiral staircase of your dreams is achievable and it is well worth the effort to create a new look. You can copy a design from a magazine, stately home or from the television; the only limit is your imagination.

If the budget doesn’t run to a sleek new home declutter your cupboards and those dust-attracting ornaments and you will create a great sense of space as well as simplifying your lifestyle. Excessive clutter is often a cause of stress and can weigh you down. Why keep those clothes you haven’t worn for years or that hated tea set Aunt Maud bought all those years ago?

These days there are thousands of innovative storage solutions for you to hide those nic nacs out of sight.  Better still, why not upload images of your once treasured processions onto an auction website and make money from your junk. There really is no excuse for that clutter!

To make the most of your light-filled home use bright colours for your walls and, importantly, your furniture. If you invest a little time in researching what is available you will reap the benefits and let’s face it, thanks to the internet, searching out thousands of ideas from all over the world couldn’t be easier. Make a mood board with swatches of fabrics and colour and then put it into the room you are restyling to check the proposed look.

The top tip is think light and bright statement colours which will lift your mood.

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