Studies have shown that more than a third of
employees in the UK associate a lack of natural office light with low morale.
By contrast, companies who incorporate natural light into their interior design
can expect a 40% increase in productivity, as well as a 15% rise in creativity.
On top of this, when employees are exposed to more natural light they are on
average happier as a result, which in turn has the potential to aid job
performance and satisfaction.
As a business owner, it’s important to ensure that you are
bringing in as much natural light into the workplace as possible. Although this
can be difficult at times, depending on your location and the layout of the
building itself, there are nonetheless some simple yet effective ways that you
can maximise natural light with the resources available to you.
1. Opt For a
Light Colour Scheme
Decorating your office space with a lighter colour scheme is
a simple step you can take to maximise natural light. Warm and matte colours
are good at absorbing light, so keeping your colour palette bright and glossy
will help to reflect it properly. Opting for a white ceiling can also really
brighten up a room.
2. Install a
Skylight
Skylights are an effective and stylish way to really bring
natural light into your office. Compared to standard windows, they are quick
and easy to install, and let much more light in. Even if you find that the
amount of light is causing glare on computer screens or warming up the indoor
temperature too much, you can always install a skylight shade to combat this.
3. Install New
Windows or Upgrade Existing Ones
Of course, adding windows that face south, east or west is
the most obvious way to bring more light into an office space. It can also help
to make the interior details look less drab.
Make sure to also have your existing windows cleaned
routinely, as any build-up of dirt or dust can make a big difference to how
bright a room is.
4. Get Rid of
Bulky Furniture
Replacing dark, heavy furnishings with lighter alternatives
can make your office appear brighter. This is because more vibrant colours and
clean lines will reflect more light. On top of this, modern, minimalist
interior design can effectively brighten up a room and enhance its natural
character.
5. Optimise
Your Blind Solutions
Most offices will feature blinds
in some form, but you might not be using the best type to fully maximise the
amount of light flooding into your space. Although all window blinds benefit
from their ability to let natural light in, certain types - such as roman or
sheer blinds - are better suited for this purpose. The blind market is
extensive, and you’re bound to find something to match your requirements:
whether you want to be able to control the amount of light filtering in, or
simply wish to have as much natural light as possible at all times.
High-Quality Blind Systems For All Window Types
If you want to maximise the natural light in your office
space with a new blind system, choose Silent Gliss Systems. We are a
predominant supplier of Silent Gliss complete systems and spare parts, with
over 35 years of experience working with the Silent Gliss range. From
hand-operated tracks to electric curtain tracks and Metroflat systems, our
varied range means that there is something for everyone’s blind needs. For more
information, please get in touch.