CLOSE14 Ideas On How To Light Up Your Home Design
Every homeowner aspires to have a bright, spacious home. But it's not always simple. In fact, one of the most difficult aspects of interior design is lighting up a dim space. Fortunately, there are tried-and-true techniques used by interior design experts to add light through details. Let's explore some suggestions to help you let the light in, from painting the ceiling to adding layers of furnishings.
PAINT YOUR FLOOR WHITE
As if you needed a reason to cover those mid-century parquet floors that came with the apartment.
HANG A MIRROR
Double the amount of sunlight in your room by bouncing the light off reflective surfaces. It helps to completely mirror a wall or to add a decorative mirror opposite the windows to bring in the light.
CHOOSE A BRIGHT RUG
A large, multicolored area rug is not just a solution for defining a specific area in a home. They have the ability to both draw you in and create a distraction.
TAKE YOUR ROOM’S TEMPERATURE
When it comes to lighting, color temperature matters a lot! 2700K bulbs are recommended as you enter the world of LED lights. If budget allows, use a warm-glow technology dimming bulb.
DITCH THE HEAVY CURTAINS
Get rid of heavy, dark curtains that absorb light. The curtain-less look accentuates the natural light that floods in.
CHOOSE LIGHT-WOOD FLOORS
When a space is in need of additional light, it’s best to choose light-wood flooring to brighten up the room. A lighter floor contrasted with a colorful wall can help to ‘push the walls out’ and make the space feel larger.
SELECT BRIGHT ART
While dark rooms can be cozy, adding vibrant artwork will elevate the mood and look of the space. For added brightening properties, don’t forget to add some picture lights or spotlights.
EMBRACE A WHITE LAMPSHADE
White paper is your friend! Don't hold back from bringing white paper lampshades, lanterns, and pendant lights into your dark space.
TRY A HIGH-GLOSS CEILING
One of the best ways to bring more light into a room is with a high-gloss paint color, and a ceiling is the perfect spot to experiment with this design choice.
OPT FOR A WHITE OR NEUTRAL COLOR SCHEME
A dark room isn’t the place to try out a moody, dark color palette. Light hues on the walls and ceiling can really help lighten a naturally dark space. If your walls are neutral, paint the ceiling a shade lighter to help light bounce around the room.
INCORPORATE METALLICS
Using shimmery gold or silver accessories is an easy way to transform a dark and dreary space. Just be careful—too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing.
SUPPLEMENT YOUR DAYLIGHT
Indirect lighting aimed upward can make up for lack of light on the ceiling, especially toward the end of the day. This is an opportunity to be creative!
CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS REGULARLY
Yes, we know. This one seems a tad obvious, but simply cleaning your windows will have a major effect on how much sunlight streams into the room.
HIRE A LIGHTING DESIGNER
Often, a lighting designer can trick the eye to make the light feel more voluminous in a darker space.
