How to brighten a dark room
Needless to say, the home you envision for yourself isn’t always the one you’re dealt. Whether it’s a lack of square footage, less-than-ideal neighbours, or an “it seemed ok” on paper floor design, renting or buying a home as-is is often more of a negotiation than a dream come true.
This is especially true if your space is short on natural light. While it can seem like a blessing in the evening hours, come daytime, it can feel as though you’re living in a cave.
If your cave-like reality is getting you down, scroll down for some easy-to-execute ideas on how to brighten a dark room.
Whether in the form of a gallery wall or your very own giant map of Finland, light, colourful artwork can do a lot to brighten up a space.
vidaXL
Folding Room Divider 200x170 cm World Map Yellow vidaXL
€138.99
ManoMano
Premier Housewares
Framed Vintage Map Wall Art
€150.99
ManoMano
vidaXL
Folding Room Divider 160x170 cm World Map Yellow vidaXL
€110.99
ManoMano
vidaXL
Folding Room Divider 228x170 cm World Map Yellow vidaXL
€156.99
ManoMano
Whether a window, lamp, or overhead lighting, place a mirror (bigger the better) in front of a light source so that the light will bounce off = make the room brighter.
Seletti
Wall mirror Liberty - Gold - MDF - Designer Francesco Decio
£134.00
MADE IN DESIGN
Seletti
Liberty Man frame mirror - Gold
£165.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Living and Home
60cm W x 120cm H Gold Floral Carved Metal Frame Arch Wall Mirror Art Deco Vanity Mirror
£100.00
£166.67
Debenhams
Seletti
Wall mirror Circus - Gold - Resin - Designer Uto Balmoral
£66.33
MADE IN DESIGN
While that dark leather couch may seem elegant and cool, it will do nothing to brighten up a dark room. Instead, swap out your dark furniture for light pastels or classic white.
Don’t want to make the swap? Try adding light throw pillows and blankets to your sofa to bring in some colour.
Fermob
Stacking chair Luxembourg - Yellow - Lacquered aluminium - Designer Frédéric Sofia
£269.00
MADE IN DESIGN
-26%
Costway
Mid-century Modern Accent Chair Linen Fabric Reading Armchair w/Pillow Yellow
£125.95
£169.95
Debenhams
