7 Ways To Add Light To Your Home

Space and light are important considerations for anyone living in a house or condominium. Having proper lighting in a home can transform your life. These 7 tips can help you bring more light into your home.

1. Reflect Natural Light
Natural light is a free source of lighting you can use in your home. Make the most of the natural light in your home by placing mirrors near windows or along dark hallways to reflect the light.

2. Walls and Flooring
Consider using lighting-enhancing shades of paint for your walls. Taking out carpets and installing hardwood floors can also improve the way light is reflected in a room.

3. Material of Furniture
Keep the material of furniture in mind when decorating your home. A room can appear darker with dark wood furniture. Lighten up the room with shades of white, beige, and light colours that reflect rather than absorb light.

4. Style of Doors
Consider adding french doors instead of a solid wood door, if you are open to making minor renovations to your home. If you want to divide your space, use a pocket door or sliding panel that can be left open most of the time.

5. Textiles/Decor
Your home’s textiles should be chosen carefully. The darker the curtains, the more light they absorb, so try to choose lighter fabrics whenever possible. It is helpful to include glass objects, candlesticks, and shiny objects, as well.

6. Lighting
It is important to think about where the shadows will fall and how they will affect the feel of the space before installing lights in the ceiling or as lamps.

7. Clean The Windows
This is one of the most significant ways to increase light in your home. Make sure your windows, doors, and mirrors are clean in order to let in and/or reflect as much light as possible.

If you’d like more tips on how to improve lighting in your home, call us at 416-222-1212 or email us at team@oulahen.com.