yay it’s FRIDAY!
one of the main projects i am working on right now is a small bedroom, which is fairly dark and doesn’t get a lot of natural sunlight. i have been searching high and low to find some good tips on different ways to brighten a room, so i thought i would share 5 with you today!
1. use MIRRORS. mirrors make the room look larger and they will REFLECT the light you already have!
images via ma belle.
2. paint the room a light color. light colors, such as white, off-white, and pale yellow, reflect more light.
image via house beautiful.
3. bring in more light! duh. no but seriously, there are plenty of creative ways to bring in additional lighting. you can bring in accent and task lighting, and there are many options for bulbs that will brighten your space with higher light intensity. compact fluorescent bulbs, for example, have higher light output.
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if you want to learn more about lighting, read this informative article by elle decor magazine.
4. get rid of the clutter! although this won’t literally make a room brighter, it will create a more clean look and will give the room a more spacious feeling.
images via metropolitan home
5. wash your windows! cleaner windows will let more light in. also, if your windows are fairly old, it’s a good idea to re-paint the panes and molding around them, because chances are the old paint is dirty, which might give the windows a duller look.
photography by trent bell, images via desire to inspire.
if you have any ideas on how to brighten a room, please leave a comment and let me know! i would love to hear your suggestions!
happy weekend!
