Studies have shown that exposure to natural light can make you more productive, calmer, happier, and can even prevent depression. It can also benefit your eyesight; spending a few hours a day exposed to natural light, reduces the risk of developing nearsightedness. By maximizing the amount of natural light in our homes, we can experience all of these benefits. With the benefits natural lighting gives you, it is worth considering if your window layout will provide enough sunlight throughout your house. Small changes like increasing the size, frequency or positioning of the windows in your home can make a huge difference.