We’ve relished the early glimpses of spring that we’ve recently experienced. The blue skies, sunshine, and burst of warmth remind us anew why we love the Pacific Northwest. As our Seattle residential design firm eagerly anticipates the full arrival of spring, we thought we’d share home design ideas that help you embrace Washington’s natural beauty, beginning with NanaWalls.

Invite Light

Now that the sun is breaking through the winter clouds, natural light is more inviting than ever. Despite the cool temperatures, the great outdoors beckon. NanaWalls, or folding glass walls, act as both window and wall and allow light to pour in from the outside. That natural light not only brightens your home; it also provides additional health benefits. Most noteworthy: the added Vitamin D streaming into your home helps combat seasonal affective disorder.

Erase the Line

The trend towards integrated indoor/outdoor living is among our favorite home design ideas. NanaWalls erase the line between inside and outside by providing a clear, expansive view to the outdoors when closed and effortless integration when they’re thrown open. The open walls invite summer breezes to waft through the home and extend your living room out to the deck, the balcony, the yard, and the views beyond.

Preserve Efficiency

Advancements in home technology are astounding. Large banks of windows and stretches of glass walls no longer drain your home’s efficiency. When closed, they fully retain warmth. The additional natural light they provide similarly reduces reliance on artificial lighting while framing the exquisite natural views surrounding the home.

As an established Seattle residential design firm, we constantly seek methods and materials that maximize light, beauty, efficiency, and luxury in design. Nanawalls are one of several design features that make us excited for spring.  We look forward to sharing more of our favorite home design ideas in the weeks to come.