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When it comes to the home interior, making it lighter and brighter can be challenging. Now you may think keeping the doors and windows open can make the house brighter, what is so tricky about it? You see, there are certain driving factors other than controlling the daylight entering your house. Starting from the ceiling of the house, there are several aspects that can change the vibe of a house and should be taken into consideration. Let’s find out the ways to make your house brighter.

Artwork

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Carefully selected and properly placed artwork can enhance the beauty of any house

Art pieces can create a certain type of appeal. That is why artworks are common to be found in the homes of those who love art. Along with making the house feel more vibrant and lively, it also gives them the ability to express themselves in a certain way. So if your house is a little dark, choosing bright color artworks or any kind of artwork can brighten the house. Gorgeous colored paintings sync beautifully on light-colored walls. Especially, yellow and turquoise colored paintings can brighten any apartment.

Chandeliers

There are different types of chandeliers with all sorts of designs and benefits. Not only can they help you brighten the house at night, they can help you do the same during the day as well. No, you don’t need to turn it on during the day. The beauty of using a crystal chandelier is that they reflect light. It does this regardless of whatever the source is. So if there is a chandelier in the house, it will ultimately increase the overall brightness.

Ceiling

The ceiling is an integral part of the home. So decorating the ceiling can help you make your house stand out from the rest. If your house feels a little gloomy then, consider making some changes to your ceiling. One of the most effective ways to make your house brighter is to change the color of your ceiling. It can be anything. Paint it like the sky if you are into that or something floral. The choice is yours.

The floor

The floor contributes greatly when it comes to brightening the house. A light-colored floor that reflects light is all you need. Light-colored floors not only illuminate the room but also make it look bigger and brighter.

Rugs

If you want to brighten some parts of the house instead of the entire house then, using a rug can be the solution. A colorful rug can change the look and feel of the house. And there are lots of variations to choose from. 

Mirror

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Mirrors can make the house look brighter by reflecting the light entering the house

Not just as a looking glass, mirrors have been used as design elements for a long time. Once, mirrors were luxury items and the usage of mirrors in interior design was considered a reflection of higher status to many. Although that notion has dwindled over time, the usage of mirrors as a design element hasn’t. Clever and proper usage of mirrors in an interior setting can make things look really amazing, vibrant, and bright. This is because mirrors reflect light. That is to say, in a room if you place the mirror at the opposite side of the light source, it can double the brightness of the room.

Curtains

Curtains are one of the most important design elements for your house. Different types of curtains can have different effects on a room. In order to brighten the room, you have to choose something that will not interfere with the light entering the room. Thin and bright colored curtains can be great for that. Otherwise, a thick curtain will prevent light and air from entering the room.

Neutral wall

One of the greatest ways to make your house brighter is to use neutral colors for the walls. Because neutral colors are light colors. The lighter the color, the more light will be reflected. Moreover, almost all kinds of decoration style sync well with neutral colors.

Trim the trees in front of the window

If your house doesn’t get enough light then, it will never look bright. So make sure that there is plenty of open space around the doors and windows. If there are trees and plants around your house, trim those properly so that they do not block the daylight. 

It is very important to keep your house as airy as possible. Otherwise, not only will it look gloomy, it will feel gloomy as well. And no decoration will be perfect if your house is not properly lit. So use these tips above to brighten up your house.

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