How to brighten a dark room
Needless to say, the home you envision for yourself isn’t always the one you’re dealt. Whether it’s a lack of square footage, less-than-ideal neighbours, or an “it seemed ok” on paper floor design, renting or buying a home as-is is often more of a negotiation than a dream come true.
This is especially true if your space is short on natural light. While it can seem like a blessing in the evening hours, come daytime, it can feel as though you’re living in a cave.
If your cave-like reality is getting you down, scroll down for some easy-to-execute ideas on how to brighten a dark room.
Whether in the form of a gallery wall or your very own giant map of Finland, light, colourful artwork can do a lot to brighten up a space.
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Whether a window, lamp, or overhead lighting, place a mirror (bigger the better) in front of a light source so that the light will bounce off = make the room brighter.
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While that dark leather couch may seem elegant and cool, it will do nothing to brighten up a dark room. Instead, swap out your dark furniture for light pastels or classic white.
Don’t want to make the swap? Try adding light throw pillows and blankets to your sofa to bring in some colour.
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