Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you have a dark home, you may not be aware of it, but it could be affecting your mental health. A dark home can make you feel stressed. It can make you feel lethargic. A dark home does not have enough natural light, which is a natural mood enhancer. So you coil be feeling depressed too. Also, it could even affect your physical health. This is because you simply cannot see in all the nooks and crannies to see if there is dirt, mold, mildew, and other nasties lurking. These can infect the air and cause respiratory issues, among other things. If your home is dark due to clutter, then this is even more heightened. So, you need to find ways to increase the light in your home. Here are a few ideas:
Change Your Curtains
Thick dark curtains that do not open fully could be blocking out a lot of the light coming in through the windows. It may be time to change them. You could also go for some Panama Retractable Screens & Shades, which give you a lot more flexibility. New curtains or blinds can make a world of difference to a dark room.
Paint
If you really want to lighten up your room, then you need to use light paint. Repaint all your walls a light color that rebounds the sun brightening up the room. You may even have scope to paint the doors and floors a light color too. If you have dark walls now, then this will make a massive difference. Not only will it make the room lighter, but it will make the room appear larger too, which can help you feel less claustrophobic and enclosed. It will
Rearrange the Furniture
Yes, a simple readjustment job can make a room seem so much brighter. This is especially true if you have any large pieces of furniture blocking light from the windows. Sometimes a rearrangement can make the room seem larger, too, which is a great thing. If you have never rearranged the room before, then maybe it is time to try it out. Also, consider getting rid of some old furniture you never use. There is usually an old armchair that is rarely used. Why not remove it and allow the light to rebound around the room better?
Mirrors
Mirrors are another great trick to brighten up a room and make it seem more spacious at the same time. Mirrors simply reflect. So, place them strategically so that they can reflect the most amount of sunlight. This way, you will have pretty much gained a window without the cost price.
Skylight
A great way to add more light is to install a skylight. It can help you add a lot of light into a room, as well as save you on your energy costs. This is going to be very useful as the energy crisis mounts. It is another way to make your room seem larger and gives you a great view of the sky.
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