Hello World! Welcome Friends! Everyone wants their home to be as comfortable as possible, and there’s no doubt that you’d also like it to look more inviting and appealing. But how can you achieve such results when your rooms just look dark and gloomy due to the lack of sunlight? Many homeowners have to deal with this problem because there’s at least one such room in almost every house. Its location makes it impossible for the daylight to get in, making it unpleasant to spend time there. Luckily, there are many ways you can use to solve this issue and gain additional beautiful living space in your house.
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Add More Windows
When your problem is with the limited sunlight getting into your room, probably the first solution that comes to mind is replacing your old windows with new, bigger ones or changing their placement. But there’s an even more efficient option available for rooms located at the very top of the building that can help you completely change their entire atmosphere. You can do this by finding the best optilight windows for your roof. And remember that there are different models for pitched and flat roofs, so you’ll be able to pick the perfect one for your house as well.
But there are also moments when the installation of new windows would simply be too expensive or impossible due to the building regulations or for some other reason. Don’t worry, there are other ways that are not only cheaper but also easier to execute since they don’t require any construction work.
Use Bright Colors
Using bright colors, especially bright white, on the walls and ceiling can lighten up any room immediately. With darker shades, you can easily end up with dark corners and the need to use artificial lighting even throughout the day. You can add other colors in decorations and smaller details, but it’s best to stay within the lighter color palette even then. You can also repaint wooden elements, get a new rug, or reupholster the furniture. There are many ways to use brighter shades in your interior design.
Declutter your Room
Another easy way to make a room appear more airy is by getting rid of all the unnecessary things. Placing too much furniture along the walls can make the whole space feel crowded and way smaller than it actually is, especially if it’s in darker colors. But it’s not just about furniture, but also about art and decorations. In a room that lacks daylight you should only place elements that can help you lighten it up, others can be moved to other parts of the house where their color won’t be problematic.
Hang Mirrors
But there’s one thing that’s even better at making your space look brighter than white color, and it’s a mirror. Try adding as many of them to your room as possible. You can get creative and make them the central element of your new design with a whole gallery of smaller mirrors or with a one big wall mirror in front of the window. They help you by dispersing even the very limited light you have evenly throughout the whole room, making it not only bright but also visually bigger. And when you combine them with glossy furniture, the effect will be even better.
Don’t Cover your Windows
When it comes to dark rooms, the worst thing you can do is obstructing even the small amount of light you get. That’s why you shouldn’t cover your windows with heavy curtains. In reality, it’s probably best not to hang any curtains at all. Though, of course, there’s a chance you wouldn’t feel comfortable in such a room due to privacy concerns. If that’s the case and you feel that the curtains are an absolute must in your situation, at least try to choose light and transparent materials that will let the sun pass through.
Just because having a dark room is a very common problem doesn’t mean it’s difficult to solve. In reality, there are various really easy solutions that you can use to bring more light into your home without spending too much time nor money in order to achieve it.
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