· What are FacingWallsandWindows? The direction the wall faces the sun can either increase or decrease the amount of sunlight a plant gets, as well as determine the amount of shelter the plant receives. Facingwalls can also help or hinder where rainfall is concerned. In the U.S and the rest of the northern hemisphere, south-facing windows receive the greatest amount of sunlight because the sun shines from the south. It’s also important to note that, because the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, an east-facing home will receive the most morning sun and a west-facing house will get more afternoon sun. H...See full list on bobvila.comA home’s orientation is important not only for sunlight but also for warmth. For instance, the southern exposure of a home (especially for homes with many south-facing windows) will collect most of the warmth from the sun, and this can be both a benefit and a detriment. Radiant heat from the sun can help reduce heating costs in the winter, especial...See full list on bobvila.comHomes that are oriented to the north typically receive most of their direct sunlight in the back of the structure. As a result, a north-facing house may remain cooler in the summer than a south-facing house. In warmer climates, a north-facing home can have the benefit of reduced cooling costs when temperatures climb in summer. However, this means l...See full list on bobvila.comOne downside of direct sun exposure is the damage it can cause over time to siding, roofing, furniture, fabrics, and flooring. The south-facing side of your home will be most affected by sunlight, so you’d be wise to budget around completing home maintenance tasks like repainting or re-siding more frequently. For south-facing windows, it’s also a g...See full list on bobvila.comIf your main entrance faces north and you live in a region that gets ice and snow in the winter, your home could experience worse cold-weather effects. Because of the lack of direct sunlight, a north-facing home’s facade is more likely to fall victim to ice damsand icicles, plus driveways and slippery walkways can be especially treacherous. Since t...See full list on bobvila.comThe amount of light a room receives may affect the color and fabric choices you make when you decorate. For instance, you might steer away from red and orange hues in west-facing rooms, which get most of their sunlight from 2 p.m. onward. Fans of bold or dark colors may want to confine them to south-facing rooms, which get enough light all day to c...See full list on bobvila.comWhen considering your home’s orientation, remember that it also affects your landscaping and outdoor spaces. After all, the direction that your yard faces determines the amount of sunlight it receives. A south-facing yard will have sun all day, so sun-loving plants (and sun-loving people) may flourish there. A south-facing yard is similarly a fine ...See full list on bobvila.comView all For windows as well as walls, as Nan says, it is the direction that the sunlight is coming from that counts. For example I look out my bedroom window and see the sunrise, I have an east window. · Discover how north, south, east, and west-facingwindows affect your home's lighting, energy efficiency, and comfort with tips for each window orientation. · Facing a wall helps limit distractions and boosts concentration, while positioning it by a window invites natural light and enhances creativity. If you face the door, you promote collaboration but might get distracted by foot traffic. Just when you thought picking a paint color couldn’t get any harder, you have to deal with your room’s exposure. And if you have a room with windows on different walls, you won’t just have one exposure; you’ll have two or even THREE exposures to battle with. In the U.S and the rest of the northern hemisphere, south-facing windows receive the greatest amount of sunlight because the sun shines from the south. It’s also important to note that, because the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, an east-facing home will receive the most morning sun and a west-facing house will get more afternoon sun. H...See full list on bobvila.comA home’s orientation is important not only for sunlight but also for warmth. For instance, the southern exposure of a home (especially for homes with many south-facing windows) will collect most of the warmth from the sun, and this can be both a benefit and a detriment. Radiant heat from the sun can help reduce heating costs in the winter, especial...See full list on bobvila.comHomes that are oriented to the north typically receive most of their direct sunlight in the back of the structure. As a result, a north-facing house may remain cooler in the summer than a south-facing house. In warmer climates, a north-facing home can have the benefit of reduced cooling costs when temperatures climb in summer. However, this means l...See full list on bobvila.comOne downside of direct sun exposure is the damage it can cause over time to siding, roofing, furniture, fabrics, and flooring. The south-facing side of your home will be most affected by sunlight, so you’d be wise to budget around completing home maintenance tasks like repainting or re-siding more frequently. For south-facing windows, it’s also a g...See full list on bobvila.comIf your main entrance faces north and you live in a region that gets ice and snow in the winter, your home could experience worse cold-weather effects. Because of the lack of direct sunlight, a north-facing home’s facade is more likely to fall victim to ice damsand icicles, plus driveways and slippery walkways can be especially treacherous. Since t...See full list on bobvila.comThe amount of light a room receives may affect the color and fabric choices you make when you decorate. For instance, you might steer away from red and orange hues in west-facing rooms, which get most of their sunlight from 2 p.m. onward. Fans of bold or dark colors may want to confine them to south-facing rooms, which get enough light all day to c...See full list on bobvila.comWhen considering your home’s orientation, remember that it also affects your landscaping and outdoor spaces. After all, the direction that your yard faces determines the amount of sunlight it receives. A south-facing yard will have sun all day, so sun-loving plants (and sun-loving people) may flourish there. A south-facing yard is similarly a fine ...See full list on bobvila.comView all For windows as well as walls, as Nan says, it is the direction that the sunlight is coming from that counts. For example I look out my bedroom window and see the sunrise, I have an east window. · Discover how north, south, east, and west-facingwindows affect your home's lighting, energy efficiency, and comfort with tips for each window orientation. · Facing a wall helps limit distractions and boosts concentration, while positioning it by a window invites natural light and enhances creativity. If you face the door, you promote collaboration but might get distracted by foot traffic. Just when you thought picking a paint color couldn’t get any harder, you have to deal with your room’s exposure. And if you have a room with windows on different walls, you won’t just have one exposure; you’ll have two or even THREE exposures to battle with. For windows as well as walls, as Nan says, it is the direction that the sunlight is coming from that counts. For example I look out my bedroom window and see the sunrise, I have an east window. · Discover how north, south, east, and west-facingwindows affect your home's lighting, energy efficiency, and comfort with tips for each window orientation. · Facing a wall helps limit distractions and boosts concentration, while positioning it by a window invites natural light and enhances creativity. If you face the door, you promote collaboration but might get distracted by foot traffic. Just when you thought picking a paint color couldn’t get any harder, you have to deal with your room’s exposure. And if you have a room with windows on different walls, you won’t just have one exposure; you’ll have two or even THREE exposures to battle with.
