Chances are, you have a room in your house that you want to feel lighter.
Whether it’s a window-less bathroom, a small home office, a bedroom, or even your great room, giving a space the illusion of more light can be tricky.
However, sometimes rooms with design “challenges” result in the most interesting creative solutions. After years of designing projects for our clients and for our Dream Home Makeover projects on Netflix, we’ve learned a few things about how to make a dark space feel lighter and brighter.
Here are 7 ideas to expand the feeling of your space:
No. 1: Add life to your space with greenery
A little greenery can go a long way in bringing any space to life. Whether it’s a windowless bathroom or a small home office, adding real or faux greenery trees, potted plants, or even florals can shift the mood.
No. 2: Bring in mirrors and reflective materials
It’s no secret that mirrors and other reflective materials make your space look bigger, but they can also make a space feel brighter. Even metal accessories can bounce any light you might have in the room to expand it.
Pro tip: If you have a window in your room with an adjacent blank wall, placing a mirror there can almost double the feeling of the window in your space.
From our Swan Lake House
