As winter approaches, we find ourselves wondering how to add light to a room. As Theo Richardson, director of a studio famous for it’s LED light fixtures, said “Light is a powerful thing. The right light lifts the mood, inspires productivity and motivates us.”
Enhancing natural light improves our circadian rhythms and sleep patterns, helps us to focus, enables us to get more done, and even makes us happier. All things that are worth pursuing!
Check out these tops on how to add more light to a room.
Decor Tips to Add Light to a Room
Paint
Avoiding dark colors is the most obvious way to add light to a room. If you love a room with a deep hue, consider using that color as an accent wall while leaving the rest of the space pretty bright. Painting a room the colors of the sun is a sure fire-way to make a dark space feel brighter.
Whatever color you choose, make sure it is an eggshell or satin sheen type paint. This type of paint helps reflect and carry color.
Painting the ceiling a reflective white will instantly brighten up your space. If your the less conventional type, you can even paint the ceiling the color of the sky to create an illusion of sunshine.
Mirrors
This is probably the oldest trick in the book. Not only do mirrors make your room appear bigger, they can also help project natural light throughout your home. Hanging a large mirror across from windows in your home or a collection of smaller mirrors can spread that gorgeous natural light across a dark room.
Vibrant Art
How does art add light to a room? Bright colors can create the illusion of a brighter space. Art that creates dimension, like shimmery gold or silver metallic paint, can provide that extra sparkle while also making your space feel more luxurious.
Lighten up the Floors
Wood floors are gorgeous and add a lot of character to a home, but they are also incredibly dark. At the same time, replacing the floors in your home is no small undertaking. En lieu of refinishing or replacing your floors, consider adding a light colored rug to your darker rooms. If you have pets or kids, forgo the light rug with a brightly colored textile that exudes vibrance and personality.
Small Renovation Projects to Add Light to a Room
Go for Curtains
Even when your blinds are open, they still block light. Adding some light colored curtains on either side of your windows will brighten up your space. Be sure to hang the curtains high above the window to create the illusion of larger windows.
French Doors
Glass doors are becoming incredibly popular installations for home renovations. We can easily see why! Glass doors allow light to pass from room to room. Internal rooms that may have previously been darker become instantly more airy and light. Not only is it more pleasant to have fewer dark corners in a home, but it can help cut energy costs! If the natural light from one room is allowed to enter another, you are less likely to flip the light switch.
According to research, natural light can help prevent eye strain and consequently, headaches. Your house plants will definitely appreciate more access to natural light!
Glass doors are also simple to keep clean as they don’t corrode, ruse, or collect dust. EightDoors’ uses only the most durable products to make a safe and beautiful product. All EightDoors’ glass panel doors are made of solid wood and tempered glass to help keep your family safe.
The 15 paneled french door is a classic style that offers a warm aesthic. The tempered glass joins rooms together, making both rooms seem larger. Perfect as the entrance to a study, closet or dining room door, the french door brings warmth and coziness of a slow Sunday morning.
The 10 paneled french door is a modern interpretation of the classic 15 panel french door. The glass panels give the aesthic of gazing through a window. This door works well as a single or double door.
EightDoors’ 1 panel french door has straight lines of the minimalist style. This door has the potential to enlarge a room while still creating a cozy feeling. This solid core and tempered glass door will add security while allowing for a great view of the next room. This door has become a bestseller due to its design, versatility and high quality.
Concerned about privacy? Frosted glass panel doors are the perfect solution. EightDoors carries several refreshing models with frosted glass.
The FSC certified 5 panel frosted glass barn door will add light without compromising privacy. This door’s modern design will add symmetry to small spaces where a swinging door is impractical.
Eightdoors’ 3 panel frosted barn door is airy, contemporary and fully finished with white paint. The 3 equal tempered glass panels is a welcome spin on the traditional 5 panel door that works perfectly in clean, modern spaces that value uniformity.
If you are fond of natural light, glass doors will definitely pro.
Remove the Screens
You’d be surprised at how much more light comes in when you remove your screens. This is especially helpful in the winter, when you are much less likely to open your windows for fresh air. While you’re at it, clean those windows! Removing all that dust, dirt and grime will allow more of that precious light to come into your home.
Figuring out how to add more light to a room can be a creative process. Are you up for the challenge? Drop us a comment with your best room brightening tips.
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