Atrium houses are highly desirable for many people. Who doesn’t want to sit in their atrium and enjoy the warm months in front of their house? In addition to providing an excellent space for socializing, an atrium also brings more natural light into your home. Prefabricated single-story houses are especially popular.
So, what are the benefits of living in an atrium house?
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Provides a Source of Natural Daylight
In autumn and winter, as the days get shorter, the amount of natural light entering your home decreases. Atrium houses ensure that even in the “darker months,” there is enough light for your body to absorb sufficient amounts of vitamin D, which regulates calcium and phosphate in your body and affects your mood.
If there’s not enough light, it can even lead to something like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is believed that the lack of sunlight in autumn and winter affects the production of melatonin and serotonin in the body, which influences your body’s daily rhythms.
The light that comes through your atrium becomes a significant advantage. The glass windows add a calm, almost meditative atmosphere to the space.
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The Atrium as a Great Space for Socializing
With its distinctive brightness, the atrium becomes the space in your home for hosting guests and spending time with family. Create an airy yet cozy environment, furnish it appropriately, and the entertainment is taken care of. Summer gatherings outdoors, in the atrium, with a barbecue and a refreshing cold drink—this is what everyone dreams of and desires.
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Atrium Houses Are More Energy Efficient
A well-designed atrium not only serves as a social hub but can also contribute to energy savings. Natural lighting reduces the need for excessive artificial lighting in autumn and winter. If your atrium is covered (glazed), it will capture and retain heat. During the summer months, when a glazed atrium can get quite hot, this issue can be addressed with appropriate shading.
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Bring Nature into Your Home with an Atrium House
With the open spaces of the atrium and large windows or glass walls, you can beautifully observe the nature of your atrium throughout the year. You can plant flowers that will surprise you with their colors and shapes month after month, and in the warmer months, watch butterflies in all possible colors.
If you’re not sure how to approach the “atrium” project yourself, you can connect with a local gardener or landscaping company that will transform your atrium into a true natural fairy tale. Depending on the colors of the seasons, you can also adjust the accessories for your garden furniture.
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Outdoor Kitchen, Jacuzzi, or Pond?
An atrium allows you to furnish it and play around with the layout completely according to your preferences. What could be better than sipping champagne under the stars in a jacuzzi during winter? Or, in warmer months, moving your kitchen to the atrium and enjoying dinner by the sound of the water from a pond?
Take advantage of your atrium, as it will bring additional daylight into your living spaces, which is essential for a better quality of life.
