If you’re struggling with a space that doesn’t get much natural light, don’t think major renovations are your only option. A few simple decorating tricks can make your home much sunnier in minutes.
A large, colorful area rug is not just a solution for defining a specific area in a home. It can also be used to energize a room and show off your aesthetic.
Double the amount of sunlight in your room by allowing it to bounce off reflective surfaces. Hang a large mirrordirectly across from the largest window in your room, or arrange an array of smaller mirrors to help brighten a dark staircase, suggests Houzz.
There are plenty of window treatment options on the market that provide privacy without turning your abode into a vampire’s lair. Get rid of heavy, dark curtains that absorb light, and instead opt for translucent shades that allow sunshine to spread throughout the room.
Incorporating shimmery gold or silver accessories is an easy way to transform a dark and dreary space. The simple addition of a metallic mirror, light fixture, piece of artwork, or even a decorative object has a way of reflecting light and making a design scheme feel more luxurious.
If light can’t reach your window, it certainly won’t brighten your room. Make sure any bushes or trees cushioning your windows are trimmed regularly, and avoid planting trees on the southern side of your home (as Scandinavian Home Staging explains, the sun will be too high for the trees to provide shade in the summer, and in the winter, the foliage will block your windows from solar warmth).
It may seem counterintuitive, but glossy walls can create glare (rather than reflect light equally). Matte surfaces, on the other hand, reflect light in every direction.
