{"id":2571,"date":"2014-03-15T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2014-03-15T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2025-12-08T06:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T06:52:23","slug":"home-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/flooring\/home-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighten up your home with these useful tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to the home, experts will tell you that it\u2019s important to try and make your rooms as light and airy as possible.<\/p>\n<p>By doing this you can even give the impression that they\u2019re larger than they really are. And this is always a great advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Gloomy rooms are the last thing you want, but sometimes you can think it\u2019s unavoidable if there are no windows.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is though you won\u2019t need to spend thousands of pounds redesigning the home.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, with some great tips you can introduce more light to your home and create a fantastic atmosphere.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Borrowing light<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a room in your home without any access to light, then how about borrowing it from elsewhere? It\u2019s easy enough to do this too, and you can simply replace a solid wooden door with glass panels to continue the passage of light. Of course, this isn\u2019t always possible such as with bathrooms and bedrooms for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n<p>However, this is certainly a great idea for hallways, landings and living rooms. You could also consider integrating glass into your front and back doors.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 666px; float: left; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2576 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Glass-door.jpg\" alt=\"Glass door\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<p>If you do have an overly dark bathroom or bedroom, then look at the space between the top of the door and the ceiling. You could fit a panel of glass here to bring in the light you need. And this practice can be used all over your home.<\/p>\n<h2>Ceilings and floors<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t always need to have light passing from room to room on the same floor level. In fact, there are also possibilities to have light passing from the floor to the room below. This will require a little more investment though but is perfect for lighting a dark corridor underneath.<\/p>\n<h2>The windows<\/h2>\n<p>The exact design of your windows can have a big say in the amount of natural light flooding into your home.<\/p>\n<p>Including bars in your design may bring character, but more glass will introduce extra light into the home. If you have a chunky frame then consider a slimmer design to maximise the light.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 666px; float: left; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2575 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-3.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 3\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<p>Of course, don\u2019t forget that there are some stringent rules and regulations surrounding windows and doors, especially if you live in a conservation area. Therefore, it\u2019s also recommended to speak with the local council before commencing with any work.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about adding a new window to your property then it\u2019s a great idea, but ensure you\u2019ve given it proper consideration. How will it change the outside of your home? The last thing you need is to ruin your home\u2019s exterior appeal. With an extra window you\u2019ll also lose wall space, so think about how this will affect your furniture positioning.<\/p>\n<h2>The loft<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 666px; float: left; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2573 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Loft-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Loft windows\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<p>If you have plans to convert your loft then make sure you\u2019re putting roof windows into the design. Before the conversion the loft will be a dark and gloomy area with no natural light. This isn\u2019t how you want the new room to be. There are a range of window designs available to complement any loft and property too.<\/p>\n<h2>Light tunnelling<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever thought about tunnelling light to a dark room in the home? It\u2019s a brilliant opportunity to bring in natural light and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-tunnels.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sun tunnel<\/a> is installed, connected between the roof and the room. You\u2019ll only see a small square from the outside, but a tube allows the light to come in and means you won\u2019t need to turn on the electric light during the day.<\/p>\n<h2>Extensions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 666px; float: left; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2296 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Victorian-conservatory.jpg\" alt=\"Victorian conservatory\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<p>With more people looking to stay in their property rather than relocate it\u2019s little wonder that extensions have become so popular. But no matter if you want a conservatory or a brick conversion, don\u2019t forget about the light. With a conservatory, think about a glass roof and large panes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to the home, experts will tell you that it\u2019s important to try and make your rooms as light and airy as possible. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Lighten up your home with these useful tips\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/flooring\/home-lighting\/#more-2571\" aria-label=\"Read more about Lighten up your home with these useful tips\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1745,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,81,265,19],"tags":[11,43,144,236],"class_list":["post-2571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flooring","category-loft-conversions","category-urban-living-topics","category-windows","tag-conservatories","tag-doors","tag-extensions","tag-windows","infinite-scroll-item","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","resize-featured-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lighten up your home with these useful tips - Local Quotes Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There&#039;s nothing worse in the home than a room with no light. 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