A kitchen roof lantern that maximises natural light

A modern open plan kitchen such as this one hugely benefits from a large rectangle roof lantern. How does the natural light beaming from this kitchen roof lantern have such an impact on day-to-day life?

We’re all familiar with the benefits of natural light in a home, boosting serotonin and the strengthened ability to ward off any seasonal depression (SAD), but the true impact is far greater.

Often considered the heart in many of our homes, kitchens are frequented continuously throughout the day. Playing a huge role in our daily schedules. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, a visit to the kitchen is closely linked to the time of day and our schedules. Which in turn can work with or against our circadian rhythm. This makes it an excellent space to utilise the sunlight and nourish our bodies with all the benefits that a roof lantern and natural light provides.

Researchers have proven that there’s a strong relationship between our exposure to daylight and our natural sleep-wake cycles. By exposing yourself to daylight in the morning, as you make your morning coffee, you’ll begin to feel more alert and awake with each day. Almost training your body to create its own routine, and it’s not just us, our pets are also impacted by natural light with their own rhythms.

Throughout the day the impact of a kitchen that is full of natural light can help to care for your natural bodily functions. Such as regulating your immune system, ensuring healthy cognitive functions, and even help to maintain body weight – which is exactly what every ‘foodie’ wants to hear. In addition, a kitchen roof lantern can help you to feel more creative in your cooking. With your circadian rhythm playing its part in increasing productivity, the natural light exposure throughout the day helps to reduce the feelings of lethargy and help you to remain productive and creative, studies have shown that this, in turn, can lead to healthier food choices.

But the benefits of a kitchen roof lantern do not stop there. By utilising the ceiling area with a window for natural light, this kitchen is able to maximise its storage space, hosting floor to ceiling cupboards and shelving. Making it a practical and organised space that also looks and feels more luxurious.