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 research by window and door manufacturer Origin.
According to the research, those with limited natural light at home generally rate their physical and mental wellbeing lower than those with ample natural light in their properties.
The company found that basement flats, which lack natural light, are the worst for both physical and mental wellbeing.
Commenting on the findings, Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, 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.
“To help more of us benefit from natural light, we have launched a competition to offer one homeowner a new set of glazed doors for their home. To enter, homeowners need to post on social media with the hashtag #WinTheGiftofLight telling us how their home will benefit from an upgraded set of doors and increased natural light. Please read the full terms and conditions before entering.”
There is more information about the Gift of Light competition and to view the full terms and conditions, visit https://origin-global.com/gift-of-light
The survey was conducted by Censuswide amongst 2,000 consumers in December 2021.
