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16 Best Ways to

make A Dark Room Feel Brighter!!

Here’s 16 great ways to make a dark room feel brighter. From QUICK & EASY updates to remodeling tips to brighten a room. These ideas really work, guys!

Switch Out Ceiling Lights

If you have ceiling lights in a dark room, you might need to switch to a light fixture with more bulbs. I switched my closets and small bathroom from 1-bulb to 3-bulbs for a HUGE improvement.

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Pick The Right Bulbs

LED light bulbs come in so many options these days. From warm yellow light to bright blue light. I prefer DAYLIGHT bulbs that give off a clean, white light. It brightens every room.

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Don't Block Windows

Hang curtains so that they don't block any of the window when they're open. And, fully open those blinds on dark days and in the winter, to let more light in.

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Paint Your Walls White

A fresh coat of white paint with a little sheen, like Eggshell or Satin, can reflect light around the room. Every time I paint a room white, it brightens a room.

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Clean Those Windows

Every Spring, when I scrub the winter grime and Spring pollen off the windows, SO MUCH more light comes in each room.

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