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8 ways to increase the natural light in your home

Decorating tips and tricks. - by Laura Barry
  • 29 May 2019
8 ways to increase the natural light in your home

No one likes a home that’s always dark, cold and filled with shadows. The key to making a room feel light, bright, clean and airy is amplifying the natural light is a space.

However, there’s more to making the most of natural light than simply opening the curtains. In fact, if you want your home to be light-filled, then you need to get smart about the colours, textures, finishes and furniture arrangement in your home.

1. Hang a mirror opposite a window

This will reflect the light coming through the window and bring more light into the room.

2. Go for glossy flooring

Flooring with a glossy finish will reflect light, giving the impression that a room is brighter than it is.

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3. Stick to a pale colour palette

Painting the walls in shades of white, cream, beige and even the palest of greys is the key to making any room feel bright.

4. Choose light-weight window dressing

For rooms that don’t require block-out curtains for sleep, such as the living room, kitchen and dining, go for light-weight sheer curtains, or even blinds that let in a little light.

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5. Keep light sources unobstructed

Think about where your furniture is placed: is anything in front of a window r obstructing natural light from flowing in? If so, rethink your layout so that the sources of light have unhindered access to your space.

6. Do a door swap

For doors that face gardens, backyards, courtyards or balconies, it might be an option for your to replace a solid exterior door with a door that has window panels, or even a sliding glass door, to allow in more light.

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7. Tidy the garden

Take note of the plants growing outside your window, and prune back any trees that are standing between the window ad sunlight.

8. Decorate with reflective or transparent surfaces

Another way to increase the flow of light in your home is to decorate with reflective surfaces, such as furniture with metallic frames, or transparent surfaces, such as glass coffee tables.

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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