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13 Unique Strategies to Add More Light to Your Home


Rose Morrison is a freelance home improvement and real estate writer. She also is the managing editor of Renovated. Connect with her on Twitter to learn more about her work. 

Whether you own a home and you’ve been loving your place for a while or you’ve just moved somewhere brand-new and you’re itching to put your touch on the space, bringing more light into your home can be a great way to feel more comfortable, connected, and energized no matter what room you’re in.

Bringing in more light can make a big difference, and you’ll likely be able to notice it right away. Whether your home is bathed in natural light or you need a bit of extra assistance in that department, there are so many ways you can add more light to your home.

From brighter bulbs to new layouts, you can turn any room into a bright paradise. Even cold basements and dark attics have a chance when you think outside the box! While everyone is different and has different styles and tastes, lighting up the darkness can illuminate any decor choice. Here are a few tips you can consider.

  1. Use Hanging Lights

If you don’t have a lot of space for lamps or you’re looking for a way to bring more light into the center of a room, you can install a hanging light — or more than one — instead. This can be especially helpful in rooms that don’t have a lot of windows and natural light.

  1. Get Sheer Curtains

If your room does have natural light, you can take full advantage of it, even if you enjoy a bit of privacy. Sheer curtains are a great way to find a middle ground, especially if you live in a populated area with a lot of people who might be able to see into your home, as they offer a bit of privacy, but also let sunlight in.

  1. Utilize Light Colors

Switching up the colors in your home and utilizing lighter tones can help rooms feel brighter and a bit more uplifting. Even putting some new paint on the walls or finding some new accessories that make the space feel a little brighter can make a big difference. This can make lighting details and sleek, modern lamps feel even more at home.

  1. Hang Mirrors

This one is a bit of a life hack, but it works wonders. Since mirrors reflect light, they essentially amplify any light you already have in the space, which means hanging lights near windows can double your natural light. This can also open up spaces and make rooms seem larger than they actually are.

  1. Embrace Open Concept

Open concept homes and rooms have one great advantage: they allow light to travel. This means your light can spread further throughout your home and be even more useful than it would be in a smaller space. While open concept often refers to kitchen and living space setups, you can try open concept layouts for many different spaces in your home.

  1. Open the Windows

While it isn’t always as simple as opening up the windows, sometimes it actually is. Opening windows lets light and air in from the outside, which can feel refreshing and vibrant. While adding windows to a space if you’re thinking of renovating can be a great option to keep in mind, simply opening up the windows you do have is a great way to get started on that path — especially if you don’t want to renovate.

  1. Declutter

While this one might not seem directly related to lightening up a room, it can definitely help. Spaces with less clutter feel more open and inviting, which is often the goal of bringing more light into a space. When you have less clutter in any room, you can get a better focus on the actual qualities of your surroundings.

  1. Use Smart Lighting

Smart technology is all the rage right now, as well it should be. Not only can you use it to help manage temperature controls, music, and entertainment, but it can also be great for lighting.

Smart lighting can work to control overhead lights as table lamps and even outdoor lights! Having timed lights, dimmer switches, and voice control options can allow you to light up any room without even moving your hand — which might be exactly what you need.

  1. Try Feng Shui

Feng Shui is a practice used in interior design — as well as many other aspects of life — to maintain a positive energy flow. There are so many practices throughout Feng Shui that make spaces flow better, and that includes lighting elements. You don’t need to be an expert, either. You just need to be open to possibilities.

  1. Use Metallic Colors

Metallic colors can be reflective and give a sense of lightness, even if the colors themselves are a bit on the darker side. If you love a sophisticated style and dark colors, metallic tones can use those things to create some light reflection and find a bit of balance in your home.

  1. Install Glass Doors

Maybe you don’t have the space for any more windows, but you do have big, heavy, and clunky doors that lead the way into all of the entrances of your home. But what if it didn’t have to be that way?

Doors are meant to be pathways to the outside, so why not lean in and install a glass or screen door so your doorway can serve as a window when you’re home?

  1. Use Lighting as Decor

Another creative way to bring in new light fixtures is to rely on lighting that also serves as decor. Options like string lights, buffet lamps, fairy lights, decorative lamps, and even chandeliers can be great for this exact purpose, so you’re decorating while introducing function.

  1. Get LED Light Bulbs

If you’re simply looking to make your existing light fixtures a bit stronger, the best way to do this is by going for brighter bulbs. Not only can this make a room feel brighter and sunnier without any new additions, but they also tend to be more environmentally friendly. They can even save you a bit of money on your bills with the power they save!

Letting the Light In

If you’re looking for ways to bring a bit more light into your home, there are so many ways you can go about it. While everyone has their own unique style, there are so many options that you’ll definitely find one that works for you. From sheer curtains to Feng Shui, lighting up your home has never been easier, more creative, or more fun!

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