There’s nothing quite like having a room filled with natural light – it just makes you feel good. If you’re thinking of adding glass garden rooms, then understanding the benefits of maximising natural sunlight can help you decide if it’s the right move.
For starters, sunshine gives our bodies vitamin D, which is so important for keeping our bones and immune system healthy. Even just 15 minutes sat in a garden room surrounded by glass can help us top up our vitamin D levels, especially in the winter when the sun is scarce.
Natural light also helps set our internal body clocks. Getting some sun, first thing in the morning especially, helps tell our brains it’s time to wake up and makes us feel more energetic. I always feel so much more alert after sitting in my garden room with a cuppa as the sun comes up.
Then there’s the way sunlight lifts our mood. The sunshine causes our brains to produce more of the hormone serotonin – our very own happy drug. On gloomy days, I find that sitting in my light-filled garden room is an instant mood booster.
Of course, natural light also helps create a calm, relaxing vibe. The soft light filtering through the glass makes the garden room feel like a little sanctuary. I love doing yoga in there, or just curling up on the sofa with a blanket and a book. Add some comfy cushions and the garden room becomes my perfect zen retreat.
Having plenty of daylight is great for concentration too. I can work for hours on my laptop in the garden room without getting that headachey, strained feeling I get from artificial lights. Opening the doors and windows lets in fresh air which also helps me stay focused.
A glass garden room really brings the outside in. Watching the birds play and the leaves change colour feels so much more magical when you’re up close surrounded by nature. I can still enjoy my garden, even when it’s too cold or miserable to be outside.
The warmer environment inside the garden room also means I can get a head start on growing seedlings and keep plants going longer before winter sets in. It’s lovely having my own little greenhouse attached to the house.
Finally, a garden room adds valuable living space without eating into my outdoor garden. I’ve got room for a little home office, extra storage and somewhere to potter about with my plant propagation. The glass means it still feels light and airy rather than closed in.
Whether you love being amongst nature, want a haven of calm or just need more practical space, a glass garden room lets you soak up the feel-good power of natural sunlight at home. It’s an investment well worth considering if you ask me!