Blinds & Shutters - Issue 3/2023

WINDOWS
Light fantastic
ID Systems looks at
the best ways to
create natural light
in your home
Home renovation has been increasing over
the last few years, hitting a four-year high
in 2022 with nearly half of Brits1 planning
to renovate, and more than half planning to
decorate.
One of the most popular renovation trends is
homeowners seeking to blur the line between
their home and garden, with the majority opting to
extend their kitchen and fit a large patio door out
to the garden.
This is also being combined with a desire to add
more natural light into homes, with people opting
for large swathes of glass to align with the
‘outdoor-indoor’ trend.
IDSystems, luxury glazing and bifold door
specialists, have detailed the best ways to add
create more natural light into your home:
Triple Height Glass
For the ultimate curb appeal, add these tripleheight
windows onto your home for not only a
great look, but also to create tonnes of natural light.
The art deco-style window in the image above is
also a popular trend, with the design mimicking that
of 20s art deco style.
With windows this high it helps to brighten
internal spaces, pulling in natural light even as the
sun lowers in the evenings.
Roof Lights
For an easy addition to your home and a simple
way to let more light in, consider roof lights in
different rooms of your home.
Whether your home has a pitched or a flat roof,
the minimalist design of these sky lights helps to
create natural light in even the smallest of spaces.
Sliding or Bifold Doors
Breaking down the divide between inside and
out and making the rooms of your home appear to
seamlessly connect with your patio or decking, has
been an increasing popular trend for those
renovating their homes.
One of best ways to achieve this is using bifold
or sliding doors – both of which will create tonnes
of natural light.
Sliding doors are perfect for larger spaces where
you can have minimal framing whilst maximising
the glass, and therefore the amount of natural light
pouring through. These will be the best option if
your view is your priority.
Bifold doors are the ultimate tool in ‘letting the
outside in’ due to how they open. Once you’ve
opened the doors fully you will have an almost
completely open space to make the most of your
outdoor space.
Picture Windows
Having windows in your home is essential, of
course, but extra attention can be given to the
styles of windows you choose for ones that create
that all important extra natural light.
Opting for picture windows can not only make a
statement, but also create tonnes of extra light
whilst framing a beautiful view of the outside.
Glass-to-Glass Windows
Take your windows to the next level and make
the most of the corners of your home, with
frameless glass corners – creating extra natural
light even in the smallest of corners.
These frames create a real ‘wow-factor’ in the
home, and combined with a place to sit can
become a tranquil area of the home where you
can soak in the views of the outside.
66 Blinds & Shutters • ISSUE THREE 2023