A guide to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area real estate, rentals and lifestyle
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R eal estate agents have been using the term "light and airy" to describe a bonus feature of market homes for years. The reason is simple; research shows that natural light can boost healthfulness, both physical and emotional. As a result, more people are leaning toward light-filled living spaces to heighten their connection with the outdoors. One easy way to do this, is to design a home with nature in mind. Top designers suggest to start with windows. Adding more windows or larger windows can flood a dark space with light. Adding a deck, lanai or a screened porch makes the outdoor connection even stronger. Overall, it's windows that can represent a huge return on investment. While more windows might boost your emotional health, it's understandable to question the efficiency of it all. If you live in a house full of windows, will your energy bill be sky high? There are some key steadfast design solutions, like placing large windows on south-facing walls or having windows shaded by a lanai, but the real answer to efficiency lies in the glass. By understanding glass options, you can choose windows that will add "light and airy" and "efficient" to your home's best features. WINDOWS OFFER A GREAT RETURN ON INVESTMENT IF YOU CHOOSE WISELY. Design with Windows PHOTO PROVIDED BY ELEMENT CONSTRUCTION PHOTO PROVIDED BY RECLAMATION BY DESIGN 33