How to Make a Dark Room Look Way Brighter

If you look around your home and just see dark space after dark space then you will know how annoying this can be. You may feel as though you just can’t make a positive difference to the room and that you are continually wasting your time and energy. This isn’t true at all, and if you use this guide, you’ll soon find that you can make a change in no time at all.

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Paint the Walls

One of the best and most common ways for you to brighten a room would be for you to use specific paint to distribute the light easier. This will give the illusion of space and it will also brighten the room more than you realise. A lot of people opt to use bright white paint in small dark rooms, as they think it’ll make it look bigger. If you opt for a light neutral paint instead however, then this will have the same impact but it won’t appear too stark. Darker rooms tend to feel cold as well, so choose a white that has a yellow or a red undertone. If you do this then it’ll add a soft glow, making the space feel way more comforting. If you want to bounce the light around the room more, then don’t be afraid to opt for some wood flooring.

Introduce Patterns

Mixing patterns is a fantastic way for you to add interest and colour to your space. Even though this is normally avoided in darker rooms, it can be a way for you to add vibrancy. Pretty wallpaper in a light colour will give the illusion of space. Just make sure you go for something nice and light if possible so you can capitalise on the above benefits, without losing personality. Metallic elements can be incorporated by using metallic wallpaper too, so don’t be afraid to look into that.

Heavy Curtains have to Go

Curtains, along with window treatments tend to be a great way for you to truly tie a room together. If you have a dark room then heavy curtains can really contribute to a dull look, even when they are opened.  If you have a dark living room then swap your thick curtains with some sheer ones. Roman shades can also be used to add a bit of privacy, while also reducing the overall visual impact of the heavy fabric in the room.

Bright Artwork

If you use the right artwork within your space then you will soon find that you can add vibrancy as well as a lot of visual interest. You need to take a good approach when choosing your art because you have to make sure that it has a connection to you. This will help you to choose pieces that are not going to age poorly. At the end of the day, decorating with art, especially when working with a dark space, helps to add pops of colour and it also stops the space from being overwhelmed. Artwork frames and high-gloss finishes are also ideal if you want the light to travel further within a room, so be mindful of that too.