Tips For Lightening Up A Dark Room

Well, to each their own and all that, but for the majority of us, to have a light-filled home is preferable. It's not always easy, however. In fact, brightening up a dark space is a common challenge when designing a room.

PAINT YOUR FLOOR WHITE

As if you needed a reason to cover those midcentury parquet floors that came with the apartment. "White painted floors reflect light around the space,"

CHOOSE A BRIGHT RUG

A large, multicolored area rug is not just a solution for defining a specific area in a home. "I love colorful carpets". "They have the ability to both draw you in and create a distraction."

DITCH THE HEAVY CURTAINS

"I will opt out of using draperies and instead use a solar or Roman shade to give the appearance of less fabric while still finishing the windows". Get rid of heavy, dark curtains that absorb light. The curtain-less look accentuates the natural light that floods in.

SELECT BRIGHT ART