When your home is full of light, it looks airy and more spacious. But it’s not always easy to achieve. Many people struggle to make their homes look bright and airy, especially if you’re not blessed with many windows!
With a few practical tips, you can improve the light into your home, creating the illusion of a bigger space and making your home a pleasant, lovely place to be.
Discover some of the ways you can make your home look brighter with the following tips.
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Brighten up your walls
Lighter colours can easily make your home appear lighter. They reflect the natural light that comes into your home, making it feel bigger too. Check out some current colour trends to give you some ideas.
Having lighter walls doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the more muted, darker colours that have been particularly popular over the last couple of years. Mix and match your wall colours to create different effects and make the most of the light in different spaces.
Add transparent doors
Adding in transparent doors throughout your home is another way to make it lighter, without having to knock down walls! You can get glass doors between connecting rooms and even choose glass doors for the entrances to your home.
Aluminium framed front doors are stylish, affordable and ideal for letting in the light, while also helping you enjoy better views of your outdoor space. You’ll be surprised at the difference some new doors can make to your home!
Try smart lighting
Smart lighting gives you so many great options for lighting your home. Different bulbs offer different colours, including different shades of white. A warm light can sometimes darken the tones in your home, so by choosing cooler or daylight settings, you can enjoy a much lighter home that’s closer to natural light. If you’re not quite ready for smart lighting, there are many benefits that come with LED lighting, which is also available in different types of white.
Use decor to your advantage
To make your home look brighter, you can also think about the way you decorate and furnish your home. For example, using lighter coloured furniture can help provide a nice contrast against darker walls and floor, while rugs and curtains in light or neutral shades can also be beneficial.
You can also create the illusion of space and light using mirrors! Some beautiful large wall mirrors will help you reflect light around your home, as well as add some stylish decorative touches too!
A bright, spacious home is there on many people’s wishlists. If you’re looking to make your home more appealing to buyers or even add some value to your home, it could be worth making changes that focus on boosting its brightness. Even the smallest of spaces can benefit from simple lighting tricks to help create the feeling of light and space.
