Product registration Find an installer Where to buy Brochures Contact Us Homeowner Professional Products Help & Advice Project Inspiration Benefits of natural light in the workplace October 22, 2021 / By Editorial Team Good lighting is an essential part of creating a high-quality working environment, be it at home or in an office. Having a good quality light source while we work is not only important for keeping our eyes healthy and maintaining focus but is also crucial for our mental health. Having access to daylight whilst working can make us feel more awake, put is in a better mood and improve our health and wellbeing. Studies have shown that natural light both relaxes us and improves our concentration, whilst helping our biological clocks to maintain a circadian rhythm. Our circadian rhythm has been found to have profound effects on our mental health and sleep patterns. It should therefore be a priority that employees have access to a good source of daylight in order to increase happiness, and in turn, productivity. If you are setting up a workspace at home, it is therefore crucial to think about light sources. Electric lighting should be carefully considered as the warmth, colour and tone will affect how you feel. You should consider the placement of windows in the room in relation to your workspace. Installing a roof window is a great option as this lets more natural light in than a standard window and can make your workspace feel more spacious. The more daylight we have, the better we feel! Making the most of natural light is not only beneficial to our mental and physical health but helps us to reduce energy consumption. Investing in a roof window is an environmentally friendly way to improve our workspace, boost our health, increase our concentration and productivity and cut down on those energy bills. Let’s get set up! Making daylight work From reducing stress and drowsiness to boosting your productivity and mood, more natural light in your workspace can work wonders. Explore the transformational power of VELUX® roof windows in these inspiration home makeovers. Room for improvement After her home office became the campus for her children’s online schooling, Nathalie found herself homeworking from the dining room table. So, she was keen to create a more permanent (not to mention more comfortable) workspace. She saw that her spare room had potential, but its lack of daylight made for a grim working environment. And that’s where the transformative power of VELUX roof windows came in... Read on Renovation and reinvention When Marcus and his family moved from their city apartment out into a quiet suburban neighbourhood, their new house was a relic of its time. Built in the ’60s, the low ceilings and dark interiors needed lifting and brightening to breathe new life into the family home. With a remodel on the cards, Marcus and his wife explored their options for opening up and energising their home with daylight. They soon found that VELUX roof windows bring much more to their living and working spaces than just flowing natural light… Read on You might also like View all articles Apartment offices How to set up a home office in a small apartment Read more Living room offices Set up an office in your living room Read more Keeping active 5 activities to stay active while working from home Read more Top do's and don’ts What are the do’s and don’ts of working from home Read more Productivity tips How to optimise productivity while working from home Read more Ready to take the next step? Get free project advice Want free advice on your project? Talk to our daylight experts today. Contact us Find an installer A VELUX Certified Installer can help steer your project from start to finish. Find one in your area Find your installer Buying your roof windows Find details of your local VELUX stockist or where you can buy your VELUX roof windows online Where to buy Homeowner Professionals The VELUX Group Products Price calculator Roof windows Modular Skylight systems Flat roof windows Sun tunnels Blinds and Shutters Accessories Vario by VELUX CE/UKCA marking Customer Care Contact Us Where to buy Buy direct online Find an installer Brochures VELUX Guarantee Product Pane Warning Product registration Service and maintenance About VELUX COVID-19 response News VELUX careers Our Company Legal notice Privacy Policy Cookie-policy V-GB Tax strategy VUK Tax strategy Modern slavery act Gender Pay Gap Report 2017 Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 Contact VELUX Company Ltd Woodside Way Glenrothes Fife Scotland KY7 4ND Tel: 01592 778225 Email: sales@velux.co.uk Find us here: