Take a look around your office. Is it bright and cheery or stark and drab? Commercial window treatments are designed to increase the amount of natural light people are exposed to during the working day. What’s more is that window treatments for commercial spaces can transform a space into a productive and happy workspace.
The Benefits of Natural Light in Commercial Spaces
Below are some of the main benefits of office window treatments that invite natural light.
Improved Employee Morale and Productivity
One of the major benefits of natural light in the office is its capability to improve the morale of employees. Happier employees lead to an increase in productivity as employees are more alert, focused, and rational in their thinking.
Reduced Stress and Fatigue
Without exposure to natural light on a regular basis, the body’s production of cortisol increases which leads to fatigue and stress. This stress hormone is beneficial when produced in low levels to regulate sleep and energy. At the same time, the serotonin hormone that boosts mood can be elevated with natural light exposure.
Enhanced Creativity and Collaboration
Natural light opens the mind and helps employees become more engaged in their work. In fact, natural light boosts energy levels more than artificial lighting. With increased energy, employees are more likely to have positive mindsets and be more productive, collaborative, and creative in the workplace.
Improved Thermal Comfort
Using sunlight to increase a room’s temperature works just as well in a commercial building as it does within residential spaces. With the chilly winter days in Ontario, allowing natural light to flow in through the windows can produce thermal energy, reducing the need to constantly run the furnace and saving money in energy costs.
A More Welcoming and Inviting Atmosphere
Allowing natural light to fill a room creates a more welcoming atmosphere for both employees and clientele. Whether it is a sunny or cloudy day, illuminating a workspace with natural light enhances the overall experience for anyone entering the room.
Types of Window Treatments to Manage Natural Light in Commercial Spaces
The following window treatment options work great for commercial spaces and offices. They can also be used a residential window treatments, depending on your home’s décor.
Blinds
Available in different slat widths, vertical and horizontal blinds for office windows provide adequate light control.
Shades
Roller shades for commercial spaces are commonly used in smaller rooms where light control and privacy are important.
Curtains
Curtains for commercial buildings provide an elegant feel to a room when impressing clients is at the forefront.
Shutters
Plantation shutters or California shutters for offices are a more permanent solution to using blinds for controlling natural light.
Choosing the Right Window Treatments for Your Needs
Whether you are choosing window treatments for glare control or just want more energy-efficient window treatments, there are options for your commercial space. In addition to being functional and aesthetically pleasing, window treatments can offer natural light control and privacy, and be budget-friendly.
Additional Tips for Managing Natural Light in Commercial Spaces or Offices
- Skylights and clerestory windows for deeper spaces can increase the availability of natural light in a working space.
- Strategic furniture placement to avoid glare from large windows is a solution to avoid having to block too much of the natural light.
- Layering window treatments for flexibility can enhance the aesthetics of an office or conference room while providing a functional workspace.
- Automated systems for convenient control can be installed for both curtains and shades. This flexibility allows users to control the natural light when by opening and closing the window treatments as needed.
See Texeuro Drapery’s Premier Commercial Window Treatments
As the largest home and décor showroom in the GTA, Texeuro Drapery Ltd. offers residential and commercial window treatments to complement any home or office. Our design experts can help choose the appropriate curtains & drapes, blinds, or shades to enhance the functionality and beauty of a room.
Call us at (905) 629-9575, email us at info@tuxeurodrapery.com, or stop by our showroom at 6-1011 Eglinton Ave E in Mississauga.
