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How to brighten up a dark room <\/strong><\/h3>\n\nFollow any one of these recommendations to make your room instantly brighter or try more than one and see how drastically different your room looks when you\u2019re done. <\/p>\n\n
Paint the ceiling <\/h4>\n\n
Having a painted ceiling will draw the eye upward and make your room feel taller and larger. The illusion of a larger room will make your house feel brighter; however, the colour of the room and the ceiling matter. <\/p>\n\n
To make your ceiling appear higher, paint it a bright or light colour. Think light yellow, baby blue, or mint green. Darker colours will make the room feel smaller and darker. Stay away from navy blue, red, or forest green. <\/p>\n\n
Change up the flooring <\/h4>\n\n
This will be a renovation rather than a simple paint change, but well worth the effort. Light flooring, like light wood or bright tile, will make the room brighter. Lighter-coloured flooring is also better at hiding scratches, so it could be a good choice if you have small children or pets. <\/p>\n\n
If you plan to use rugs, make sure they are light-coloured as well. <\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.caesarstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/5130-Cosmopolitan-White-1024x576.jpg\")
5130 Cosmopolitan White<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nUse a colourful rug <\/h4>\n\n
While light-coloured rugs are a good option if your home is minimalist, a bright-coloured rug can be a pop of colour that ties together different colours throughout your space. <\/p>\n\n
Change the countertops <\/h4>\n\n
Your countertops will make a huge difference in how your kitchen or bathroom feels. Having light-coloured countertops will make either room feel cleaner and larger. <\/p>\n\n
At Caesarstone, we\u2019ve made a collection specifically designed to bring the brightness of the earth inside. The Whitelight Collection<\/a> is a series of light-coloured neutrals, offering feelings of wellness and serenity. Each hue is designed to make your kitchen and home feel brighter and welcoming. <\/p>\n\nUse more mirrors <\/h4>\n\n
Mirrors will take the natural light in your house and bounce it off the walls and surfaces. Using a mirror will also draw in light from all the windows. Designers suggest hanging the mirror across from the largest window in your home. <\/p>\n\n
This will ensure that the maximum amount of light is reflected. You can also hang the mirror in a dark area of the home, such as a hallway or staircase, to make the space feel more open and brighter. <\/p>\n\n
Use thin curtains <\/h4>\n\n
Heavy curtains will make any room feel dark. Sometimes they are necessary depending on your work schedule or sleep habits, but most of the time, light-coloured curtains work better. <\/p>\n\n
Thin curtains will also allow in a small amount of sunlight even when they are closed. If you are concerned about privacy, you can choose a thick light-coloured option that will still make the room feel brighter. <\/p>\n\n
Think of light earth-coloured<\/a> tones such as yellow, blue, light pink, white, or tan. <\/p>\n\nUse artwork and paintings <\/h4>\n\n
The d\u00e9cor you have hanging on your walls makes a huge difference. Dark paintings will naturally make the room feel smaller and darker, while light paintings will make the room feel brighter. Less is more than it comes to wall hangings in a dark space. <\/p>\n\n
If you cover the wall with paintings or pictures, there is less space for light to reflect. Select a few simple pieces and make sure they feature light hues. <\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.caesarstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/406_Clearskies_406_Clearskies_Lakehouse_Render_CU.jpg\")
406 Clearskies<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nChoose paint colours wisely <\/h4>\n\n
We already mentioned painting the ceiling, but what about the rest of the walls? Neutral colour schemes will always bring in the most light. Painting your walls white is the simplest option that will bring in a large amount of light. <\/p>\n\n
Painting the ceiling a shade lighter will also make the room feel brighter and draw in more light. Neutral colours are also easier to decorate around as they go with everything. <\/p>\n\n
Use a chandelier <\/h4>\n\n
Bright-coloured rooms almost always have a chandelier or a large fixture hanging from the ceiling. The crystals in the chandelier do a great job of reflecting light throughout the space. Most people choose to hang the chandelier in the middle of the room, but sometimes it can reflect more light if hung by the windows. <\/p>\n\n
If your house has oversized windows, you can hang the chandelier in a central location to reflect the maximum amount of light. <\/p>\n\n
Add metal <\/h4>\n\n
When choosing accessories for the room, try to always pick things that will reflect light. In general, metallic accessories will carry light throughout a room. <\/p>\n\n
Use a colourful rug <\/h4>\n\n
While light-coloured rugs are a good option if your home is minimalist, a bright-coloured rug can be a pop of colour that ties together different colours throughout your space. <\/p>\n\n
Change the countertops <\/h4>\n\n
Your countertops will make a huge difference in how your kitchen or bathroom feels. Having light-coloured countertops will make either room feel cleaner and larger. <\/p>\n\n
At Caesarstone, we\u2019ve made a collection specifically designed to bring the brightness of the earth inside. The Whitelight Collection<\/a> is a series of light-coloured neutrals, offering feelings of wellness and serenity. Each hue is designed to make your kitchen and home feel brighter and welcoming. <\/p>\n\n Mirrors will take the natural light in your house and bounce it off the walls and surfaces. Using a mirror will also draw in light from all the windows. Designers suggest hanging the mirror across from the largest window in your home. <\/p>\n\n This will ensure that the maximum amount of light is reflected. You can also hang the mirror in a dark area of the home, such as a hallway or staircase, to make the space feel more open and brighter. <\/p>\n\n Heavy curtains will make any room feel dark. Sometimes they are necessary depending on your work schedule or sleep habits, but most of the time, light-coloured curtains work better. <\/p>\n\n Thin curtains will also allow in a small amount of sunlight even when they are closed. If you are concerned about privacy, you can choose a thick light-coloured option that will still make the room feel brighter. <\/p>\n\n Think of light earth-coloured<\/a> tones such as yellow, blue, light pink, white, or tan. <\/p>\n\n The d\u00e9cor you have hanging on your walls makes a huge difference. Dark paintings will naturally make the room feel smaller and darker, while light paintings will make the room feel brighter. Less is more than it comes to wall hangings in a dark space. <\/p>\n\n If you cover the wall with paintings or pictures, there is less space for light to reflect. Select a few simple pieces and make sure they feature light hues. <\/p>\n\n We already mentioned painting the ceiling, but what about the rest of the walls? Neutral colour schemes will always bring in the most light. Painting your walls white is the simplest option that will bring in a large amount of light. <\/p>\n\n Painting the ceiling a shade lighter will also make the room feel brighter and draw in more light. Neutral colours are also easier to decorate around as they go with everything. <\/p>\n\n Bright-coloured rooms almost always have a chandelier or a large fixture hanging from the ceiling. The crystals in the chandelier do a great job of reflecting light throughout the space. Most people choose to hang the chandelier in the middle of the room, but sometimes it can reflect more light if hung by the windows. <\/p>\n\n If your house has oversized windows, you can hang the chandelier in a central location to reflect the maximum amount of light. <\/p>\n\n When choosing accessories for the room, try to always pick things that will reflect light. In general, metallic accessories will carry light throughout a room. <\/p>\n\nUse more mirrors <\/h4>\n\n
Use thin curtains <\/h4>\n\n
Use artwork and paintings <\/h4>\n\n
Choose paint colours wisely <\/h4>\n\n
Use a chandelier <\/h4>\n\n
Add metal <\/h4>\n\n
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