Cut Back Obstructions
Before you start looking inside the house, you need to go outside. If you have a lot of trees and bushes in the garden, you might be obstructing the flow of natural light and blocking all of the windows, so the light doesn’t get into the house in the first place. If that is the case, you should consider cutting back these trees and bushes and make regular trimming part of your garden maintenance schedule. A lot of people find that cutting back these obstructions solves their problem and their home is so much brighter and more inviting.
Rearrange Furniture
Sometimes, the obstructions are on the inside of the home. People don’t always consider the flow of light when they are arranging furniture but it’s important that you do. If you have large pieces of furniture right in front of the windows, you will find that the room is very dark. But if you rearrange the furniture and take the light into account, you’ll find that it makes a big difference.
Swap Curtains For Blinds
When you are choosing window treatments, curtains are often a good option. They’re great for keeping heat in, and they look good, but they’re not always the best for letting in natural light and distributing it around the room. Even when open, thick curtains block off some of the light. But if you go to a company like Next Day Blinds and get blinds fitted instead, it gives you a lot more control over the natural light that comes into the room. Blinds are more subtle and they won’t block as much light as curtains will. This simple swap could make a huge difference, especially in a smaller room.
Change The Color Scheme
The color scheme that you use makes a big difference to the natural light. If you are using a lot of dark colors, they will soak up all of the light and make the room feel very dark. But lighter shades will reflect the light and bounce it around, creating a much brighter space. That’s why it’s best to use pastel shades in certain rooms, especially those that don’t get too much light. If you do want to experiment with dark colors, you can use things like feature walls, and balance the dark shades with something light on the other walls.
These simple tips and tricks will help you to boost the natural light in your home and make it a much more inviting space.
