Natural light in decoration: 6 elements that enhance the effect

Living in an environment bathed in natural light has many advantages! In addition to enhancing the beauty of spaces and providing a feeling of comfort , its abundance reduces the excessive use of energy , since, as it already illuminates, it does not require the use of of artificial lights during the day. In decoration , some beloved elements help to enhance the effect of natural light in a super modern and different way, so we have selected 6 elements that were present in the CASACOR exhibitions and brought life to the environments.

1. Cobogos

Cobogó is a decorative element that provides a good amount of natural light and ventilation in indoor spaces. They can be of different colors, sizes and shapes, and are easy to adapt to all types of décor! Highlight the abundance of light and freshness provided by the cobogó in the project above designed by Juliana Santana. Architect Débora Pinheiro at CASACOR Brasília opted for cement cobogós to define the boundaries of the house , which made the space even brighter and more innovative.

2. Mashrabiya

Mashrabiya is a structure made mostly of openwork wooden lattices, which allow for greater sunlight. Mashrabiyas are excellent for establishing communication between internal and external spaces. Notice above the cozy atmosphere that the wooden sliding doors brought to the space designed by the duo from MF Arquitetos. What differentiates the muxarabi from the cobogó is only the shape: while the cobogó refers to the features of modern architecture , being a little straighter, the muxarabi is more ornate and organic .

3. Glass

Glass doors and ceilings are a great option to enhance the brightness of a room. In addition to making the room super modern and elegant, the glass door, for example, is versatile in composition with furniture and coverings , as can be seen in the room above designed by architect Ticiane Lima .

For the Marianne Loft above, architect Diego Oliveira invested in a glass ceiling to bring even more natural light into the space! The space was one of the highlights of CASACOR Peru.

4. Sunshades

Brise is a word that derives from the French expression brise-soleil , meaning “sun breaker” . Like mashrabiyas and cobogós, this element also helps to mitigate heat, control the incidence of light and ventilation . The brises are made of different types of materials : wood, aluminum, iron, plastic and concrete are the most common. For example, the brises in the room above, designed by Davi Bastos , at CASACOR São Paulo, are made of wood. What should be taken into account most when designing a project with brises is the position of the sun . In environments that receive morning and afternoon sun, brises with vertical blades are more recommended. While for those that receive sun all day long, during the day, the most suitable are horizontal brises. In the space above, architect João Armentano opted for vertical brise-soleils for his Villa Olivo - CASACOR São Paulo!

5. Open shelf

Open shelves are a super modern and dynamic option to avoid blocking the light in a room. Notice how the open shelves, in the room above designed by Melina Romano , provide harmony and allow natural light to pass through the entire space . In this space designed by Studio MH Arquitetura , the open shelf works as a divider between the rooms – a key element to ensure that natural light is not blocked in the space!

6. Exposed beams

Beams , whether metal or wooden, are probably not the first option for those looking to enhance the brightness of the environment, however, they can be an interesting option! Note how architect Otto Felix used exposed metal beams to channel natural light in a harmonious , subtle and visually comfortable way into Casa das Sibipirunas.