Illuminating your dim room: Tricks to bring in light
Not only does a well-lit home look good, but it is also vital to our well-being. Natural light, particularly, holds the ability to uplift our mood and imbue rooms with a sense of spaciousness and warmth. But not every house gets a lot of light, and some rooms can seem dark all the time. Try these illuminating hacks if you find your home gloomy.
Get rid of heavy curtains
Even when opened, thick drapes can add to the drab appearance of a dimly lit space. Consider replacing heavy curtains with lighter, airier ones to offer seclusion and lessen the visual impact of bulky fabric in the room. You can also choose curtains that complement the color scheme of the remainder of the area to fit in naturally.
Choose paint color wisely
You can get incredible results by just adjusting the reflectivity of your paint. When in doubt, replace brighter colors with lighter shades. For a cozier, club-like ambiance, consider using deep greens and moody blues as saturated paint colors in your home. To make the space appear brighter, choose lighter, glossier paints like butter yellow or white for the ceiling.
Hang a mirror
Adding a mirror is another way to create the illusion of additional light and space in your room. In addition to making small spaces appear immensely larger, mirrors can also capture any light that does happen to shine through. Place mirrors in your rooms, across the windows and other sources of light - be it artificial or natural light.
Decorate in white
When it comes to reflecting light, no color does it better than white. So, if your room is dark, and nothing else seems to fix it, give it an illusion of white. Apart from painting walls in light colors, replace any dark-colored furniture in a room with equivalent options in white or lighter materials. Similarly, choose light-colored bedspreads, blankets, and cushions in the room.
Use different types of lighting
When natural light is scarce, you need to create your own. Adding multiple light sources can significantly enhance a room's ambiance. A dimly lit room should always have ambient lighting, which emits diffused light in all directions, often in the form of shaded lamps. Place a sconce on a side table or opt for a small task lamp with directional lighting for added illumination.
