Follow the light before you move the furniture
A room changes through the day. A simple daylight diary can help you find a better place for the things you actually do.
The light, the shade and the space in between. Small observations that change how we see a room.
An opening between rooms changes more than brightness. Consider the views, privacy and neighbouring space that come with it.
Look beyond the empty centre. Boundaries, crossings and views from inside give an outdoor room its everyday character.
A window has depth as well as a view. Reading its reveal brings a neglected architectural detail into focus.
Even brightness is not every room's ambition. Start with the activity, then decide where light and shade belong.