AOWS_book_design_ASIA_DIGITAL_v7.indd

Seasons When you begin planning your décor, the seasons are an important place to start when considering tone and palette for a room, and as the year cycles through, how your requirements may change. During summer months, the sun is higher in the sky so it may not create the blinding glare which can be experienced with a low winter sun. Trees in full leaf can diffuse the harsh bright midday sun in a south-facing room. A white-washed garden wall can bounce much- needed light back into a north-facing kitchen. In autumn and winter, bare trees will reveal the views beyond so extra privacy may be needed if you’re suddenly looking out onto a busy street or through next door’s bedroom window. 1 / L I V I N G W I T H L I G H T