Even small windows make a huge difference for comfort and resale. Not everyone thinks of it, but most folks notice the lack pretty quick once they’re living in the space.
- Natural light is underrated. I’ve seen even a narrow clerestory window totally change the vibe of a room.
- Artificial lighting can only go so far—there’s something about daylight that just makes spaces feel alive.
- Resale value jumps when you add egress windows, not just for code but because buyers want that connection to the outside world.
- I get the appeal of a “clean” look with no windows, especially for media rooms or studios, but it rarely works long-term for living spaces.
Had a project where the client was dead set on a bunker-style den—no daylight at all. Looked cool at first, but after six months they admitted it felt like “living in a submarine.” We ended up cutting in two small hopper windows and suddenly it was their favorite spot in the house.
Curious—when you’re checking out properties, do you prioritize natural light right away? Or do you look at layout and think about adding windows later? Sometimes I wonder if people underestimate how much window placement impacts everything else—furniture, mood, even what colors work on the walls...