The spring season is upon us! With it comes beautiful sunsets and warm breezes. But you don’t have to step outside in order to enjoy the airiness of a spring day. You can make the inside of your house brighter right now with just a few updates. Bring the light and airy feeling of a spring day inside by designing your house in ways that make it feel more open. This article is all about tips and secrets to a brighter and more beautiful home.
Why Is a Bright Home Beautiful?
A house that feels bright and open is more appealing to potential buyers. Even a small house or older home can benefit from adding additional light. The brightness of the house can make it feel fresh and can give the perception of more space. Homes that are bright and airy have more value when they are prepared to be put on the market for sale.
Investing in Light Colors
Light colors add brightness and a more open feeling to your house. Wherever possible, choose a lighter color palate to make an area feel more open. This can be on your walls, furniture or other accessories in the house. Search for white or light-colored furniture instead of dark colors. Cream couches, white bookshelves, and white tables can brighten up your house. You can also make use of light colors in:
- Curtains. Window treatments are a major way to curate the mood of your room. If you focus on curtains with light colors such as warm yellow, soft blue, etc. you can help make the room airier and brighter. Choose fabrics that are light and airy such as linen or cotton.
- Paint. Make use of white or a palette of neutral colors to help reflect light into your room. Painting the walls and ceiling with light colors or white paint can help in adding beauty and brightness into the room. The right paint can make a room appear larger.
- Furniture. You can top off the look of the room by making use of furniture in light colors such as neutral shades. If you prefer upholstered furniture, choose light colored and lighter fabrics such as linen. Furniture that appears light in weight such as wooden furniture will also help in making the room look brighter
Best Window Type to Let All the Light In
Natural light from windows is one of the best ways to make a home feel brighter. Consider updating old windows and replacing them with energy-efficient windows if needed. If you want your house to appear brighter, consider the use of a bay window that has three openings and is available in angled projections. With their panoramic view, bay windows allow more natural light in multiple directions making rooms appear brighter, more open and even larger.
For window installations, consider a local contractor that you can trust. Here at Mr. Roof, we have over 50 years of experience and we are committed to providing the best possible customer experience, so you can feel confident you are getting quality that will last.
Flooring
The color of your floor and its current condition has a lot do with the brightness of your house. If you want to create a more open space, choose light wood or light-colored tile flooring to make the room bright. Carpet colors should also be as light as possible without sacrificing utility.
Adding in light and brightness is a great way to make a small space look bigger and to make it look more appealing.
