Home is where you centre yourself. Within its four walls, you can rest and rejuvenate in comfort and peace. Many homes today tend to make technology the focal point of their home; the heart of their homes are the living spaces, and those are built around the television. But why not use your essential family spaces to connect with nature, calm your nerves and root yourself in peace?
An interior atrium is an open-air section of the home, usually bordered by glass walls or sliding glass doors, where natural light and fresh air can enter. Popular in the past and found in both ancient Indian and ancient Roman architecture, modern atriums are making a resurgence.
Today’s homeowners value a central atrium for its versatility; potted trees, bushes and wall-climbing vines create a verdant, lush lung to purify the home; tiling the courtyard can create a cozy spot for morning coffees. For some, the atrium can be an airy dining room. We’ve even known the adventurous few who’ve turned their central atrium into an outdoor bath. Even if you choose not to turn the atrium into a living space, connecting both the upstairs and first floor with a sunlight-filled double-height atrium creates a breathtaking feature.
