Last Updated on December 4, 2019
© Rasit Tunca Net ForumIs your house pretty but gloomy? Or is it usually bright but looks like a cave during winter? You probably need to start making some adjustments!
Before we start, let’s activate “detective mode” by asking the following questions: Is the lighting in your house cool or is it warm? Is your home decor colorful and bright enough? Are the walls painted in dark shades or soft tones? Are the rugs and carpets dark or light-colored? Do the rooms appear smaller when they’re actually not?
Choosing the right lighting, decor, furniture, and wall paint color, etc., is important to make a room or entire house appear bright and warm rather than dark and dull, especially when it’s winter and the weather is almost always cloudy and dark.
Nobody wants to leave gloomy weather outside only to return to a gloomier home and that’s why we’re here with a list of the top five tricks to brighten your home.
#1 – Change the light bulbs
One of the first things that come into mind when you want to make your home look brighter is the lighting. If the lighting is cool white it’s only natural that your house will give off cold vibes rather than warm. And if the lighting is cool white and dim, it shouldn’t be surprising that your home space looks dull and gloomy!
Replace white light bulbs with warm white LED bulbs or orange-tinted bulbs in your living room, bathroom, and bedroom and you’ll witness a big difference; your home will have a warmer and cozier feeling.
Lighting matters as much as paint and accessories do. Keep reading.
#2 – Choose the right paint
Dark colors absorb light and make a room look smaller whereas bright colors make it look bigger and brighter which is why choosing soft-toned paint is the best decision you can make about your house.
Wash your bedroom or living room walls with white, beige, peach, or soft green paint and you’ll see how bright and inviting your home will look.
Repainting walls can be a hassle sometimes but it’s totally worth it if you really want a brighter and more inviting home that helps uplift your mood and make you feel peaceful even in the darkest winter nights!
