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Not many people want to walk into a dark and gloomy-looking home. But unbeknownst to you, your home may end up looking like that if you employ the ‘wrong’ strategy to decorate or rearrange your home. Granted, it takes a little bit of time to nail those exciting home decor ideas and to create the cozy feel you want in your home. However, even a homely ambiance does require a little bit of light. Plus, there is a huge difference between creating a relaxed feeling and living in perpetual darkness. So, it is time to chase those gloomy days away and usher in some brightness. Here are six simple decor ideas you can use to brighten your home.
Throw in a Little Light with Mirror Magic
Mirrors are not only important when we want to find out who the ‘fairest of them all’ is. They are capable of another kind of magic that – shedding light. And this is exactly what you need to kick the darkness out. Mirrors work wonders in brightening up small spaces and opening them up – thus, making them seem much larger than they actually are. Adding a mirror is one of the simplest ways of ‘expanding’ the dimensions of your living space. All it does is to shed light that is thrown on its surface. The appropriate size of the mirror to use will depend on the size of your room. But you can use either a desk mirror, a hanging mirror, or a floor-length mirror.
A Metallic Touch
Similar to what a mirror can do, metallic furniture or furniture with metallic finishing adds brightness to any living space and creates a focus of attention for anyone. However, going in with all-metallic interior design is something that may throw a lot of people off. Thus, it is important to start small. For example, a simple looking metallic feature such as a bookshelf with a minimalist design, a frame, a bookend, etc., can be enough to add some gleaning effect to the ambiance of your home. You can throw in a gold piece to kick things up a notch.
Open Concept Shelving
Opting for an open concept shelving design can be very aesthetically pleasing, as it one of the most effective ways to brighten up any living space. They add a nice and yet simple touch of design to the room while making it possible to organise smaller objects. Plus, open concept shelves can easily fit into any kind of interior design. Most people immediately think about the kitchen whenever an open shelve comes to mind. But you can also add these to your living rooms, bedrooms, and even bathrooms. Their minimalist design means that they will not obstruct a lot of light.
Less is now More
Gone are the days when you needed to acquire so much stuff to make your home look good. Modern interior decor trends have taken quite the opposite direction – less is now more. When trying to brighten your home, your interior decor style can take the minimalist approach, which allows for an open, airy feel in your space. Opt for a uniform colour palette that is light and makes the room look crisp and clean while adding a touch of natural materials like glass, steel, marble, or timber. For example, using internal cladding on a feature wall is a simple but very effective design feature. It is easy to maintain and can add a much needed splash of colour to your living space. Check out IRO Timber for a wide range of decorative and colourful internal cladding design options that adds style without being over-the-top.
Opt for Light Furniture
If you are trying to brighten up the ambiance of your living space, then the last thing you need is a heavy-duty, bulky, or boxy furniture that comes in very dark and dull colours. The furniture can easily be the center of attention in your room, and their colour can determine the ‘mood’ of your living space. Thus, eliminate any form of visual weight by opting for light furniture. “Light” in the sense that the furniture should come in, one, a minimalist design, and two, light colours. Also opt for, say, coffee tables with thin legs, instead of bulky ones.
Bring In the Light
This may sound a bit obvious, but most people still skip this. Sometimes, the most effective way to throw light into your room is by actually turning off the artificial light and opening the windows. You do not need to have a skylight system to be able to bring in all the natural light your room needs. With the extra help of your mirror, your window(s) should be more than enough. Even when you are using artificial lights, make a bold statement by opting for a chandelier, for example. Alternatively, you can incorporate the modern touch of hanging lights.
