Some rooms are unfortunately stick with bad lighting. However, this doesn’t mean you should settle for poor ambience. A well-lit room can boost your mood and increase productivity, so consider these tips if you are wondering how to brighten up a dark room:
· Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that have a higher light out put. “Soft white” bulbs produce a warm light whereas “daylight” bulbs produce a cool and vivid light. As an added bonus, CFLs use less energy than incandescent light bulbs.
· Fill the room with light-colored furnishings like a white chair or pillow.
· Add a lamp or two. Browse sites like Etsy for unique lamps that can double as artwork. Lamps that can be displayed closer to the center of the room will be able to light a room better than ones that are shoved into a corner.
· Add wall lights to areas where light is more often needed such as inside a closet or near cabinets.
· Open curtains whenever possible. Sunlight is a easy and free way to brighten up any room. If you want more privacy, invest in some sheer curtains that still allow sunlight to shine through.
· Add mirrors to reflect the light in the room. Mirrors also make a room appear bigger.
· Change the detailing in the room using brighter colors. Even small adjustments can transform the look of a room. Try replacing light switch plates or fan blades to give the room touches of fresh color.
· Repaint the walls. A variety of color choices can brighten and expand a room. Check out color suggestions here (hyperlink to “colors paint to use for rooms with no windows). TalkLocal can match you with a high quality painter in minutes. Just fill out a request form online to talk with painters who can help transform your room.
