Who doesn’t love a little light? The winter season is upon
us and now it has become more imperative than ever that we address those dim
corners and rooms inside our house. Darker rooms exude a lazy and monotonous vibe,
one which isn’t welcoming to guests or home-stayers alike. Brighter rooms on
the other hand provide a sense of energy to get through the day effectively
with vigour.
1.
Wall mounted shelving is a must for your home decor!
Eliminate the need for heavy furniture and
the room will automatically look shades brighter. Rather than incorporating
separate study tables and hefty bookshelves, opt for precise and aesthetically
pleasing wall mounts over your wall tiles
which will not only save you a lot of space but will accentuate your room in
terms of lighting as well. Make sure you paint them white or some other lighter
colour. This way, there will be no more shadows which are usually casted by
heavy pieces of furniture during the day.
2.
Replace your dark furniture right away:
Do you have a dark wooden television cabinet
that is occupying half the length of your walls? Do you own a huge wooden bed
belonging to a darker coffee shade? Do you have bookshelves which are
widespread right from your floor tiles to
the ceiling? Heavy furniture is sometimes essentially needed, but more often
than not, it contributes to an extremely dull and mundane feel. Always minimize
such furniture components and pick lighter wood options. If you’ve already
invested a lot in your ‘heavy’ furniture, you can pick vibrant slipcovers to
compensate for that.
3.
Pick your accessories and decorations wisely:
Being passionate is one thing, but buying a
dark Manchester United poster just for the sake of the name might just
deteriorate the vibe of your entire room. Always be cautious while picking your
artwork, book collections, wall hangings, knickknacks and other decorations
that are sitting in your room. Old black and white rustic accessories donning
your wall tiles or
a wall full of old green plant hangings or an ancient stack of books – all this
can contribute towards that dark appeal your room is exuding. You might end up
making a few sacrifices along the way if you want to brighten up your room in
an effective manner.
4.
Mirror mirror on the wall!
Now that there is breathing space in your
room, don’t be hesitant to add a few mirrors. The minimum amount of light that
is entering your room will be reflected through those mirrors, making your room
seem a whole lot brighter than it actually is. Make sure you pick mirrors which
come with light coloured frames.
