Ways to Brighten Up Dark Rooms

If there is a room in your home which is somewhat dim, there are some tricks to utilize to immediately brighten it up. Changing the color and lighting is going to make a drastic difference, and picking lighter decorations and furniture also can help the room feel bright and spacious. If you wish to make a larger investment, replacing the floors and adding windows changes the room from a dark cave to a bright haven. Learn a few ways to brighten up dark rooms below.Review your accessories and decorationsLook at your knickknacks, artwork, collection of books, and other room decorations you are attempting to brighten up. Is anything adding to a feeling that the area is too dim? It may be time to change out your old black-and-white print for something a bit more bright and lively. If you a collection of old dolls, stacks of books or wall of green plants, it may be time for those to also go. If you are dedicated to brightening your space up, you may need to make some difficult decisions about what you can keep.Add in mirrorsNow that you have cleared away a little space, try to add some mirrors to the room. They will reflect what light leaks into your room and make it feel at least somewhat brighter. Pick mirrors that have light colored frames which add to your room's airy feeling.Change your dark furniture upDo you have wooden bookshelves that go floor to ceiling which add to the room's dark feeling? How about a large wooden bed that has dark, rich posts or dark cherry television cabinet? Heavy furniture may make even the brightest area appear a bit dreary. If you wish to brighten things up, select furniture that has lighter wood.Install wall mounted shelvesOne other tip for making an area look brighter includes eliminating the necessity for lots of furniture. Rather than having a ton of tables and bookshelves, install wall mounted shelves painted white or composed of light colored wood. Utilize them to store the books and some decorations. You have now eliminated the shadows that are cast by additional tables and extra furniture.