Maximising Natural Light: Designing Bright and Airy Living Spaces
Natural light can completely transform your home. It makes spaces feel bigger, brighter, and more welcoming, and it can even boost your mood and reduce energy bills. At Aveling Homes, we understand that a well-lit home isn’t just about comfort, it’s a key element of smart, sustainable design. Here’s how to maximise natural light when designing your new home.
Choose a Home Design that Works with the Sun
When you build with Aveling Homes, you can choose from a range of home designs tailored to Perth’s climate and lifestyle. To get the most out of natural light, consider the orientation of your home on your block. A north-facing living area is ideal, as it captures the sun for most of the day without overheating in summer.
Open Plan Layouts for Light Flow
Open-plan living is a cornerstone of modern home design. Not only does it create a sense of spaciousness, but it also allows light to flow more freely from room to room. Large openings between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces mean fewer walls blocking sunlight.
Bonus: Incorporating high ceilings can amplify the light even further, giving your home an airy and uplifting feel.
Bigger Windows, Brighter Rooms
Windows are the gateway for natural light, so the more strategic you are with their placement and size, the better the result. Think about:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding glass doors in living areas
- Highlight windows above eye-level to bring in daylight without compromising privacy
- Corner windows to let light in from multiple angles
Skylights and Roof Windows
Skylights are a fantastic way to brighten up darker areas like hallways, bathrooms, or walk-in robes where traditional windows may not fit. Not only do they let in light from above, but modern skylights can also be energy efficient and include ventilation options.
Use Light Colours and Reflective Surfaces
A lighter colour palette for walls, ceilings, and floors can enhance the effect of natural light. Soft whites, creams, and neutral tones reflect sunlight and help distribute it more evenly throughout the room.
Pro tip: Glossy or satin finishes on surfaces such as splashbacks, cabinetry, or tiles can also bounce light around your home and create a more luminous feel.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Connection
A seamless connection to the outdoors doesn’t just look great, it can bring in loads of natural light. Large stacker or bifold doors opening onto alfresco areas extend your living space and bring the outside in.
With Aveling Homes, you can personalise your home design to create this natural flow and let the sunshine in.
Keep Landscaping in Mind
When planning your garden or outdoor space, consider how trees, pergolas, and other structures might affect light entering your home. Smart landscaping complements your home’s design without blocking the sunshine.
Why It Matters
Maximising natural light is more than an aesthetic choice. It can:
- Lower your electricity costs by reducing the need for artificial lighting
- Improve your mental health and wellbeing
- Increase your home’s resale value with a bright and welcoming atmosphere
Build Brighter with Aveling Homes
At Aveling Homes, we know how important it is to build a home that feels as good as it looks. Our expert team will guide you through designing a space, tailored to your lifestyle, your block, and Perth’s unique conditions.