Most of us are averse to dark rooms and we don’t mean the light-off kind of dark room. You know the one that comes naturally due to the design and location of the house. A dark room can sure be depressing. So, have you got a new place in your dream location but the only gray point is the uninviting darkness in a certain room?
Well, before you give up on the space, we are happy to let you know that you can transform the room into something bright and magical. You don’t believe it is possible? Well, ride with us as we take you into the beautiful world of possibilities with interior décor tips and tricks!
How to Brighten a Dark Room
Let’s get something straight first. It’s going to be a challenge but a fun challenge. So, if you are up for some challenges, you will love the final results you get from your space. From selecting the perfect custom curtains to choosing the right lighting and accessories, we assure that our tips will help you create something light and magical. Let’s get into the details already!
Let’s Talk about Lighting
Well, you might know this already because it is the most obvious tip. Lighting fixtures must be used correctly to brighten a dark room and not just haphazardly. For a dark room, you need multiple sources of light. In addition to increasing the light in your room, you should have at least three sources of light in the room for the best results.
For instance, you can choose floor lamps, overhead lighting, candles, and sconces to add more brightness to your space. Now, it is one thing to have multiple sources of light and it is another to place them for maximum effect. You can play around with the placements until you get the best result for your room.
Use Mirrors to the Best Advantage
Using mirrors to brighten up a room is a time-tested trick that has worked for ages. To leverage the best potential of a mirror to brighten up a dark room, make sure you place it strategically around a vibrant light source.
You can place table lamps or floor lamps beside a mirror to heighten the lighting effect in the room. You can also set a large mirror on the wall or the floor close to a window if you have ample space. You will be surprised to see the result this will achieve.
Choose White for Your Wall and Floor Painting
There is no other color that brightens a dark room like white. It brings life to a drab-looking space. When you paint your walls and floor white, light can easily bounce around to reflect on surfaces in the room. Apart from brightening up the space, it also makes your room look bigger.
So, if you are looking for a reason to refine the mid-century look of your walls and floor, there you have it. While you are working on the paint, consider using high gloss paint. That is because shining walls are great for reflecting light and enhancing natural light.
They have higher reflection components that let the light bounce easily off them. With this, you can have a mirror-like quality for your walls while amplifying the little natural light filtering into your room.
In case you are wondering how to put some edge into the elegance of all white decor, you can jazz up your white curtains to bring in the desired effect.
Choose Your Window Treatments Carefully
So, you want more light in your space? Then, you’ve got to ditch the heavy curtains. You can’t heighten the light in a dark room with heavy, dark curtains. Instead, opt for sheer curtains and custom roman shades. With this, you have plenty of light streaming into your room, and oh, don’t forget, you get more air too.
So, when shopping for window treatments, don’t get tempted by heavy, dark fabrics. Even if you are concerned about your privacy, you can layer the sheer curtains with heavy drapes in the front and you can pull these up when you want privacy.
Fall in Love with Bright Rugs
So, can your rugs make any difference in brightening your room? Of course! Choose large bright-colored rugs to decorate your floor. You will be stunned by the transformation in your space. Apart from adding softness and texture to your floor, rugs also brighten up the whole ambiance.
Consider vibrant colors like yellow, white, or a combination of any warm-toned colored rug. Remember – you should opt for a large-sized rug to enhance the visual appeal of your space.
Low Furniture will Enhance Light
Low-ground furniture frees up the space above your head, making it the perfect choice for a small-size dark room. Well, you surely don’t want to pack your dark room with furniture pieces that eat up the small free space remaining. Generally, large furniture takes up space and makes a room darker than it really is.
So, when buying furniture pieces for your space, ensure you settle for low-ground furniture that leaves ample space in your room. When arranging the furniture, make sure you have enough space between them to open up your room to more light.
There are different ways you can bring light to a dark room without doing too much. In this post, we have looked at six important tips and tricks that you can use to transform your dark room into a brighter space. So, here is to a brighter room in your space!
