Natural light brings brightness and cheer into a home. Homes with large glass windows and skylights are also easier to heat in the winter, and can even make your entire family happier and healthier. If your house is a bit dim, here a few tips for flooding each room with natural light.

How to Increase Natural Light In Your Home

1. Install New Windows

Installing new glass windows is the fastest, most effective way to bring natural light into your home. If your southern-facing walls don’t have many windows, or the ones you have are too small, this relatively minor renovation can have a dramatic impact on the atmosphere in your house. A skilled glass contractor can help you choose the best locations for new windows to brighten up the whole house.

2. Hang Mirrors

Sometimes natural light doesn’t penetrate far into the home, especially if many of your windows are in shadow. Hanging mirrors throughout the house allows natural light to bounce around, filling up spaces without enough exposure. Not only do strategically placed mirrors make your home lighter and more cheerful, but they can also cut down on your power bills by decreasing the amount of artificial light you need to use throughout the day.

3. Install Skylights

If trees block sunlight to your glass windows, skylights may be an ideal option. They allow light into your home through all hours of the day. Manufacturers even offer skylights with shafts that funnel light directly through the attic into the living spaces below, allowing you to control the illumination of each room.

Do you want to increase the natural light in your home? Contact the glass window specialists at Parker Brothers Glass & Mirror in Cookeville, TN. With the highest-quality products on the market and years of experience, they have the expertise to brighten up any home with custom solutions. Visit their website for more on their window replacement services, or call (931) 528-0039 to discuss your options and request an estimate.