A well-lit home is a cheerful one.
Many homes do not get enough natural light during the day due to which
even the most well-furnished and decorated homes look less attractive
than they really are. Using electric lights during the day will never
give the same feel and of course, your electricity bills will go up. If
this is a problem you face, here are some things you can do to increase
the natural daylight in a room and change its whole look and aura.
Use mirrors: Mirrors are a great way to multiply light. Place one on the wall opposite the window and the light will reflect
through the room. The reflection of the view from the window will also
make the room look larger than it is. A mirror placed adjacent to the
window will mimic the window and make it seem like the wall has another
one.
Avoid heavy window treatments:
Heavy window treatments, curtains blinds and shades will block most of
the light out of a room. While these are necessary for privacy, the same
result can be achieved by using light translucent curtains and shades.
These will allow much more light to enter while still providing the
required privacy. Depending on the colors and tints chosen, this option
can even give a glow to the curtains and shades and also diffuse the
light more evenly across the room.
Use light colors for ceilings: A
dark ceiling will absorb light and make a room look dark. If the walls
are white, a white ceiling is the best. If the walls are dark, a white
ceiling may make the room feel cramped and oppressive. In such cases, a
colored ceiling that is lighter than the walls is a good option. Do not
use glossy or semi-gloss paint on the ceiling. This will make the room
look like an office or a doctor’s clinic. A white or light colored matte
finish is the best option.
Install reflective surfaces:
Reflective surfaces like a black painted backsplash in the kitchen will
bounce light around the room and make it significantly brighter.
Keep it clean:
You will be surprised at the amount of light that is lost with even a
thin film of dust on window glass. Additionally, in a world that is
becoming increasingly more polluted, thin layers of almost invisible
oily deposits appear on the glass. These can diffuse the light and cause
less light to enter a room. Regular cleaning of both the inner and
outer surfaces will maximize the amount of light that is able to get in.
These
are just a few ways in which you can brighten up your home using
natural light. Daylight will always give your home a more cheerful and
natural look than artificial lighting. It will also save on utility
bills. If your home has areas that cannot be lit with windows and
skylights, consider using a daylighting system to channel natural
daylight to those parts of the home that remain dark and gloomy. You
will be surprised at the difference it makes. These systems are not as
expensive as you may think and are easy to install.
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