Which window blinds to choose to allow maximum natural light into your room?

Which window blinds to choose to allow maximum natural light into your room?

 Being out on a bright, sunny day is many people’s idea of a happy time. But many of us live in spaces that are starved for natural light. Letting an ample amount of sunlight into interiors though has many advantages. And certain blinds are ideal for it. 

However, before looking at those blinds, let’s see why more natural light in interiors is a great idea to begin with.

  Advantages of letting more light in

1. Save on power bill

Among the most obvious- and attractive- advantages of letting in a lot of natural light into a room is saving money on energy bills. A naturally well lit interior lowers your reliance on artificial light sources. The right kinds of window blinds would help you adjust the amount of light that’s filtered in, according to the time of the day. And the longer you keep a room well lit naturally, the less time you would keep the artificial lights on. 

2. Helps you focus

Studies reveal that natural light helps improve your attention on a task at hand. In an era when working from home is a normal part of life, this is especially important. For higher productivity, opt for a study space that’s naturally lit than otherwise.

3. Helps you sleep better

Sleep deprivation is a problem that people increasingly face around the world. Multiple reasons are cited- including work-related stress and over-use of digital screens- problems that may not be tackled easily. But one thing helps you sleep  better at night: spend the day hours in spaces with good natural light.

 

4. Helps reduce stress

Basking in natural light for as little as 30 minutes a day helps you cope with stress better, according to experts. The ideal time for this is in the mornings. Natural light positively influences the part of the brain involved in regulating emotions. This in turn helps you remain calm in anxiety-inducing instances.

5. Helps improve immunity

Sunlight is a natural source of Vitamin D, which in turn is good for your immunity. Vitamin D stimulates the T-cells in the bloodstream which help fight against pathogens that enter your body. In fact, the body getting exposed to sunlight is crucial for T cells to do their job, according to scientists. So, spending more time in spaces with good sunlight helps boost your immunity.

6. Good for indoor plants

Houses with scant yards outside is a reality, especially in urban places. But by not having plants, you also miss on the many health benefits they bring. For one thing, plants help improve the air quality of your interiors. They are also an effective mood booster. 

Some indoor plants can survive even in low light conditions. But letting more natural light in helps them grow better, enabling you to enjoy all the benefits they bring.

  Which window blinds to choose for optimum light filtration?

Multiple types of window blinds can be considered for this. You can head to the products page of this site to find an extensive catalog of blinds, many of which could be used for better light filtering. Having said that, two types of blinds are particularly suited for it- Sonatine and Solarette blinds.

•  Sonatine blinds are also called zebra blinds, for an obvious reason: they come with a two layered fabric that has a main panel and a sheer panel. This dual-arrangement affords it a high flexibility when it comes to light filtration. 
•  Solarette blinds are another excellent option for optimal light filtration. The core element of these blinds is a louvered fabric. This in turn is embedded between two sheer panels. This helps adjust the blinds so that they are translucent or relatively opaque. 
• Cellular Blinds are also called  Honeycomb Blinds, because of their honeycomb shaped cells. The cells successfully trap air, keeping the room warmer in winter and cooler in summer, thus keeping the energy bills down. 
• Smart Curtains are also called Triple Shade Blinds. These smart curtains can be drawn from one side to the other just as a curtain, their tiltable panels adjusted to accommodate sheers or the main curtain, based on the privacy and natural light requirements. 
• Wooden Blinds are also called Venetian Blinds. These venetian blinds come in both pure wood and faux wood, the pure wood blinds serving dry areas like the living, dining and bedrooms.

 

Since its inception in 1996, Blinds by AD has been consistently creating innovative designs in blinds that match high functionality with elegance. Roller blinds, wooden blinds, Roman blinds, cellular blinds, smart curtains, exterior blinds and thematic printed blinds form only a fraction of the brand’s catalog. It’s truly your one-stop for getting blinds that suit your purposes.

 Disclaimer: The health-related information given in this blog post is meant only for general information, and should not be taken as medical advice.