Creating a Healthier Home by Managing Natural Light

Motorized Shades for Elevated Well-Being & Effortless Living

There was a time when luxury homeowners’ primary concern was elegance, aesthetics, and, in some cases, opulence. Today’s focus has changed, with many wanting to create spaces that enhance wellness, a peaceful oasis to return to at day’s end. 

To accomplish this, they are bringing in more natural light.

Natural light is not only beautiful, but it also enhances colors and textures while creating a warmer and more inviting home interior. It supports a healthier environment and helps the body’s internal time clock, known as the circadian rhythm, reset. The result is increased energy during the day and a more restful sleep at night. 

The problem is managing this light and the time it takes to lower and raise your window coverings as the sun moves across the sky. The answer is motorized shades, automated window coverings that control this light effortlessly. 

You’ve invested in your dream home. Now, let it invest in you.

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What Is the Circadian Rhythm?

The Circadian Rhythm is the human body’s 24-hour internal clock that regulates your overall health and many of the body’s mental, physical, and behavioral processes. Some of the systems it helps regulate include your immune system, metabolism, and cognitive function. One of the most well-known is the sleep-wake cycle.

As humans evolved over millions of years, the body adapted to the cyclical changes of light and darkness. Today, light and darkness are the most powerful cues that affect your system. Morning light entering the eyes increases the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that increases energy and enhances moods. Night prompts the production of melatonin, a hormone that promotes restfulness and sleep.   

How Does The Lack of Natural Light Affect Your Circadian Rhythm?

With the advent of electric light, human activity was no longer dictated by the sunrise and sunset. Studies show we spend nearly 90% of our time indoors, disrupting natural cycles and rhythms, particularly the sleep-wake cycle. Today, approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report not getting enough sleep. Other effects of an imbalanced circadian rhythm include memory loss, digestive issues, and a weakened immune system.

By bringing daylight indoors, you support your body’s circadian rhythm. You’ll find your body falls into a more restful sleep at night and feels more energized during the day.

How Do Motorized Shades Manage Natural Light? 

When you lead a busy life, it’s nearly impossible to continually monitor the natural light that enters your home and adjust the window coverings accordingly. Excessive direct sunlight exposes floors, furniture, and artwork to harmful UV rays, which can fade and damage your home over time. However, lowering the shades to prevent this reduces access to the beauty and health benefits of natural light.

Motorized shades solve this dilemma by managing natural light for you. They automatically rise in the morning, bringing in the diffuse light of the early-morning sun. As direct sunlight enters a room, the shades lower to protect the interior of your home. When night falls, they lower, reducing ambient streetlight and providing privacy. 

Could supporting the well-being of those who live in your home be as easy as integrating automated shades that also elevate your home’s aesthetics? It can be.

To learn more about integrating motorized shades into your home and programming them to support your family’s health, contact Argenta.