Professional organizers agree that while aiming to tackle one's entire bedroom in a single day is a gargantuan task, it isn't an impossible one.
09.06.2024 - 10:43 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
If you're designing a room in your home that doesn't receive much natural light, by no means is all hope lost. There are several creative ways to brighten up a dark room that don't require much time or money and will make a lasting impact, according to the interior designers we spoke with.
Keep reading for some simple design tips from two pros. Your room will be looking lighter and brighter in no time thanks to their advice.
Here are four easy tips to try to brighten any dark room in your home.
Have a free weekend? Take this as an opportunity to majorly revamp your dark room with a can or two of paint, and you may be surprised and how substantial of an impact it makes.
In order to bring more brightness into a room, paint the walls a light, airy color, Emma Kemper, the founder of Emma Beryl Interiors, says. Kemper explains how the color doesn't need to be white, but can also be a light gray or pastel color.
That said, you may wish to take a different approach when it comes to the ceiling, which designers often refer to as a room's fifth wall.
«A trick many people don’t think about but some would be afraid of is to paint the ceiling a darker color because it can help the walls feel taller making the room feel bigger as a whole,» Kemper says.
As with any paint project, you will want to pick up some swatches or samples of the colors you're considering for both your walls and the ceiling and test them out on your walls. Then, take notice of how the colors appear throughout the entirety of a day to get a sense of their entire range before making your final decision.
Erin Williamson Design
If you would rather paper your walls instead of painting them, follow these tips from Laura Park, the founder of Laura Park
Professional organizers agree that while aiming to tackle one's entire bedroom in a single day is a gargantuan task, it isn't an impossible one.
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Looking at your latest bountiful harvest, you may realize that you need to learn how to freeze broccoli. This is a great problem to have! When your garden efforts pay off with a bumper crop, you can preserve your vegetables to enjoy year-round. There are several steps required to freeze broccoli, but it’s pretty easy. All you need is a good knife and cutting board, along with a large pot and a large bowl. In this article, you’ll read tips for harvesting broccoli, all you need to know to prep broccoli, and finally, how to freeze broccoli that you grew yourself. Why freeze broccoli from the garden Eating “local”—meaning from the garden—is an aspiration for many of us. While season-extensio
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While there is plenty of design inspiration to be found for decorating your backyard and outfitting your front porch, it seems one outdoor area is often ignored—we’re talking about your deck.