How to make a room brighter?

We hang mirrors

When using a mirror sheet in the interior, several tasks are solved at once. In addition to the utilitarian (applying makeup, trying on clothes or putting yourself in order), mirror serves as a light reflector. Located opposite the window, it literally brightens the room. The bonus goes visual increase in area.

If there is no room on the wall opposite the window, hang a mirror in front of a light-colored surface. Buy a cabinet with mirrored fronts or complement the door yourself with a mirrored sheet.

We do the rearrangement

Perhaps the room looks dark because of the furniture placed close to the window. We recommend moving massive cabinets away from the window opening, dressers or racks: This is especially true for black and brown designs.

It is better to put bulky furniture closer to the door so that it does not rivet all attention when entering - the gaze will slide deeper into the room.

Freeing the windowsill

If the window opening is cluttered with flowers, books or other items, natural light does not fully enter the room.

The more items on the windowsill, the more obstacles to sunlight... To make the living room or bedroom seem brighter, it is worth emptying the window "shelf", leaving only a couple of small flowers or souvenirs on it.

Changing the curtains

The room looks unusual and spacious on the days when we decide to wash the curtains. Without "clothes", the window becomes an ideal conductor of light, freely entering the room.

So why not use this simple trick and remove the curtains altogether? If this is not possible, you can:

• to acquire roller blinds;
• decorate the window with light curtains made of lightweight fabric;
• leave only transparent tulle or organza.

My windows

Although washing windows is not a pleasant experience, it is worth washing them clean to make the room at least a little brighter. Both folk remedies and modern gadgets will do.

In addition to glass, walk a damp cloth over frames, slopes and windowsill - the lighter the window, the more it reflects light.

We repaint furniture

In a dark room, there should be a minimum of dark objects, since they do not distribute light well. The fashion for brown products is long gone, but alteration of furniture is in trend today. Stock up on sandpaper, primer and paint, disassemble structures, or paint directly like that.

The best choice is a primer for plastic (so as not to remove the varnish) plus odorless acrylic enamel, applied in 2-3 layers. Don't like white - use any pastel colors.

Add light sources

One of the most effective ways to brighten a room is to provide thoughtful artificial lighting. Replace the yellow incandescent bulbs with cool energy-saving ones, leaving a warm light for bedrooms or evening rest in living room.

Add a table lamp, floor lamp, diode strip or even garland - new wiring is not required, and the room will become more comfortable.

We buy new textiles

Bedspreads, pillows and carpets often occupy a large area of ​​the room. To add airiness to the room, you can replace dark textiles with white, beige, blue or pale yellow.

Brown sofa it is worth reviving with a new cover or just covering it with a light blanket. Bright colors will look great as accents. pillows.

Catching and reflecting light

Transparent tables and chairs made of plastic are at the peak of popularity today. Light passes through them without lingering, and makes the room more airy. Crystal chandeliers and vases, frames with photographs under glass, thread curtains with beads, glossy furniture and kitchen fronts - all this makes the room shimmer in the sun.

We decorate the walls

Even dark surfaces can be transformed and made to work to brighten the room. Hang large paintings in pastel colors to make the room less gloomy. In order not to spend money on the canvases of famous artists, you can implement the following ideas:

• independently draw abstractions from the lessons on the net;
• print and hang photos in large frames, using a mat;
• order inexpensive posters in the online store;
• stick picturesque light wallpaper on the wall and enclose them in moldings.

Combine several techniques at once and, becoming brighter, the room will give you comfort and good mood.