A regular source of natural
light is a must for any happy home. Natural light can eliminate the
need for overspending on artificial lights, can make your home appear
bigger and brighter, and can have an overwhelming positive mental
effect on you and your family.
If you feel as though your
home could benefit from more natural light, here are some great ways
in which you can achieve this.
Use
Mirrors Wisely
If you don’t already have a
lot of mirrors
around your home,
you should try to rectify that. Mirrors will catch sources of light
and reflect them further around your home, making the space feel more
illuminated. Try to position large mirrors close to sources of light
from the windows. You can use freestanding mirrors or mirrors on the
wall—whichever you prefer!
Install
Skylights
If you have a loft conversion
that you use as a living space, then skylights are the best way to
go. These windows will ensure a consistent source of natural light
all day long. If you’re considering this form of home conversion,
look into loft
conversions North London
for advice on the best conversion options.
You
also have the option to install skylights if you have any home
extensions, such as a sideways extension with nothing above the roof.
Don’t
Overburden Your Windows
Heavy
window treatments, such as large blinds coupled with thick curtains,
may prevent light from flowing through. Make sure that if you have
curtains
you pin them right back during the daytime to promote as much light
as possible, and that any blind treatments are able to be fully open.
White blinds may also help, as these can better reflect the light.
You
could also consider thinner curtain treatments such
as voiles
during the warmer months, which will truly allow all the light to
spill in.
You
may actually be surprised at how much more light filters into your
home by simply making these small changes.
Go
for Neutral Colors
A
key method to making any room look and feel brighter is to opt for a
more neutral color palette to better reflect and promote natural
light. Bolder, richer colors can make a room feel heavier and darker.
It
all depends on your taste, but there’s no reason that you can’t
have bold color touches through accessories, or even a focal
wall,
if you keep the majority of the room neutral.
Optimize
Your Flooring
Wooden,
laminate, or tiled flooring can help to create a shine and to
encourage better light placement, particularly if you use lighter
colors of wood, such as light pine or white, or if you think about
lighter colors of tiling. Compared to a thick and heavy carpet, this
can allow your home to feel brighter.
This
technique also works for the backsplash tiling in your kitchen and
the tiling in your bathroom if you have windows in there.
As
long as you keep your floors and tiling clean, it will always shine
and better reflect the light.
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