When the clocks go forward each year at the end of March for Daylight Saving Time (DST), most people will breathe a sigh of relief as longer evenings and brighter mornings herald the start of spring. But the seasonal shift is more than just a mood boost – it also shows how important daylight is and how it can be a key design tool in the home, as essential as furniture, wallpaper or paint.
“Natural light is not just a nice feature. It changes the whole mood,” says Mara Rypacek Miller, founder of lighting company Industville. “When the clocks go forward, it’s the perfect moment to check that your home is really making the most of every bit of daylight it gets.”
