When I decided to remove the south-facing window, I was initially worried whether the room would become darker or too gloomy. Surprisingly, the space felt lighter and more inviting. It turns out that direct sunlight from the south can sometimes be overpowering, creating harsh glare and making it uncomfortable to use the room during certain times of day. I noticed that by removing this window, the intense sun rays no longer blasted into my eyes, which made a huge difference in how pleasant the room felt overall. The brightness I experienced wasn’t from more sunlight coming in, but rather from a more even distribution of natural light. Without the harsh contrast caused by direct light, shadows softened and colors in the room looked more balanced. One thing that helped was adding light-colored décor and reflective surfaces that help bounce the diffused light around. This way, I kept the room bright without the downsides of direct sun exposure such as fading furniture or overheating. From this experience, I learned that sometimes less window can mean more comfort and better lighting quality indoors. It’s important to consider the direction your windows face and the kind of light they bring throughout the day. In some cases, removing or modifying a window can improve your living space’s overall ambiance, reduce glare, and help maintain a cooler temperature without sacrificing brightness.