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.
iCanvas
Celestial Map by Isabelle Z Wall Art
$179.99
Rue La La
Deny Designs
Paris Map Rustic Framed Art Print in Cream at Nordstrom
$279.00
Nordstrom
Fairchild Paris
Gucci Snake Italy Map Framed Print Black
$29.99
Rue La La
-65%
iCanvas
Usa (States) Typographic Map Ii By Michael Tompsett Wall Art
$179.99
$520.00
GILT
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.
Baxton Studio
Vadim Antique Accent Mirror with Seashell Border
$189.99
Rue La La
Safavieh
Melody 24in Mirror
$215.00
Rue La La
Safavieh
Kyna Mirror Gold
$219.99
Rue La La
Safavieh
Orford Mirror
$230.00
Rue La La
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.
Manhattan Comfort
Set of 2 Kaya Dining Chairs Blue
$539.99
Rue La La
-52%
Flash Furniture
Navy Stack Bar Stool with Air-Vent Back and Gray Powder Coated Sled Base
$328.42
$691.13
ShopSimon
TOV Furniture
Dex Upcycled Fabric Ottoman
$149.00
Rue La La
TOV Furniture
Morgan Mauve Pleated Ottoman Purple
$144.99
Rue La La
