Further evidence connecting personal wellbeing with natural light in the home has come from a new survey showing that people in poorly lit homes are three times more likely to say their home is bad for their mental health and 10% less likely to get a good night’s sleep.
The research show that a lack of natural light in homes across Britain is harming the physical and mental wellbeing of the nation and creating a generation who are unhappy at home, according to window and door fabricator Origin which released the report.
The survey, conducted by Censuswide, backs up the findings of a study conducted by Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois, which concluded that those exposed to natural light throughout the day sleep better and for longer.
The survey adds that the effects of a lack of natural light has been exacerbated by the pandemic which has led to many Brits spending more time in their homes than ever before. Those with dull and dark homes are twice as likely to dislike spending time at home. They are also less able to focus at home, which makes working from home an even bigger challenge.
Origin director, Ben Brocklesby said: “Access to natural light is incredibly important for our mental and physical wellbeing, and it’s interesting to see how much of an impact light can have on our enjoyment of our homes.
“We have been forced to spend more time at home than ever before, so our houses have become the centre of our lives. At Origin, we believe that it’s vital for our homes serve as more than just a place to live. We should enjoy being in our homes, and they should promote physical and mental wellbeing for the whole family.”
Coinciding the survey, the fabricator has launched a social media competition, The Gift of Light, to offer one homeowner a new set of glazed doors.
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