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The Most Overlooked Amenity in Home Building

November 20, 2015

When it comes to building a home, most people prioritize the location of their home as one the more important (if not the MOST important) feature. And windows are essential amenities to put into consideration for any person wishing to build a home with the best view. Well designed windows also brighten up your home interior by allowing in plenty of natural light beside the decoration that comes with it. There are a variety of window designs from which they can choose from – each with their own specific needs and home complements. How can your window design influence your interior? 1. Natural light is a source of good health Human beings are capable of responding positively to an environment with plenty of natural light. Natural light helps individuals overcome stress, fatigue or a bad mood. Natural light finds a way of linking the human mind, body and spirit to the outer world, giving them a healthy mentality. It is important to ensure that every room of your house has access to natural light whenever possible. 2. Go for a window that lauds your house What space the window will rest in is a critical factor to put into consideration. The selection of space for the window is done best by consulting an architect or a contractor. Clearstory windows are designed for tall ceilings and voluminous rooms. Meanwhile windows with a reduced sill height (from the ground) are best suit smaller rooms, these windows are capable of providing plenty of natural lights and good views to your home without overwhelming them. 3. Scheme the best view  People who are about to embark on building their own homes should select a window designed to capture their best views. The ceiling glass windows can perfectly suit those interested in having an ocean view. Some manufacturers train and certify installers for their specific window designs. It is advisable to use the same contractor for the purchasing and installation in order get the best out of the window design. This could also help minimize the maintenance costs that could arise later. 4. Skylights as a source of natural light Skylights are best at brightening up dark rooms. Several brands and styles are available from which an individual can select. They may come as a venting unit that open or they may be fixed unable to open. Apart from the privacy you get from the use of skylights, they also provide natural light to rooms whose exterior walls could not fit windows. Skylights come in variations made easy for installation and delivers brighter natural light. 5. Select windows with the opacity you need in your private rooms Bathrooms are the most obvious example of rooms that should be supplied with plenty of natural light, and at the same time have its privacy upheld. Meanwhile a living room will require a lot of natural light, but privacy is probably less of a concern. The natural light helps in brightening up the living room and giving it a welcoming vibe. A tip to choosing a window that best suits your living room is to go for one with a good thickness that provides both light and privacy even when it is lowered. A variety of windows with different levels of opaqueness are available from which home builders can select the best one to suits your needs. Those with a murky appearance can allow natural light to pass through, but with an obscured view from passersby. There are obscured windows in the market from different manufacturers, and these windows come in different unique designs from which home builders can choose. 6. Consider using clerestory windows to save more space on the wall Clerestory windows are designed to be placed at the uppermost part of the wall almost close to the roofline. They are a band of narrow windows placed at the top end of high walls. They usually go above the adjoining roofs. The advantage clerestory windows offer is that despite being able to supply the room with plenty of natural light, they can provide plenty of free space on the wall as well. They are usually applied for illumination of a sports arena, gymnasiums and transportation terminals. This is the best solution for individuals fond of displaying artistic work on their walls. The clerestory windows are also applied in various design work by the architect. 7. Consider the natural aspects when designing your window The natural aspects to consider when designing the perfect windows for your house includes climate changes, i.e. placement during hot and cold seasons. Perfect window designs should be able to keep your room comfortable and dry even during the cold seasons. You should be able to maximize the temperature changes when designing your window. Consider where the sun rising in the morning as this could be a disruption to your sleep in the morning, especially if you have glass windows. 8. The size and shapes that come with the windows influence your visual interest There are no restrictions when it comes to choosing the size and shape of windows that meet your demands. This is where the home builder is expected to go specifically for those windows shaped in such a way that gives them the best view they wish to have. Among the shapes available for home builders to choose from are the rectilinear and the curvilinear window designs. There are also the custom shaped windows, but that’s a whole different conversation. Different manufacturers have designed windows in varying shapes thus home builders are given a slew of options to choose from. 9. Consider the harmful effects that could result from the sunlight coming to your room Ultraviolet light could result in harmful effects when it gains access to your house. You don’t want to get too much UV light and neither do your works of art or furniture. One should be able to go for windows that have been manufactured with a capacity to prevent the penetration of harmful UV light. The harmful rays of the sun could also cause fading of the wall finishing if it is allowed to gain access. Apart from the harmful UV light, one should also consider the amount of heat gained or saved through the windows or glazing in the house. 10. Properly designed windows inspire the artwork for your home interior Nature offers homebuilders with the best option for wall art. Individuals who are trying to find the best finishes and colors for their houses could gain motivation when they consider what nature has to offer. For instance, when a kitchen has its windows portraying a beautiful view from outside, it won't require the application of colors to match the view from outside.