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8 Tricks That Make Your House Look Big and Bright

Make your house look bigger

By Tanya AustinPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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8 Tricks That Make Your House Look Big and Bright
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Everyone knows that a bright house is very important because it improves our mood and helps us to relax.

Unfortunately, few of us have access to a large space and huge windows. Therefore, interior designers offer a series of tips and tricks with which to make the house bright.

Interior designer tips for a bright home

Use as much white as possible

No need for experts to know that the use of white on the walls brings light into the home. But if you opt for a light color, even white, for the carpet you have on the floor in the room, you will have a bright and even more spacious house.

Use matte colors

One secret you may not have thought of is using matte colors for your furniture. Such a finish allows even and even scattering of light throughout the space, making it look bigger and the house brighter.

Mirrors help you have a bright house

Incorporating mirrors in areas close to natural light sources, such as doors or windows, will visibly increase the brightness and give space to the home. It is important to note that mirrors are not only good for hanging on the wall to look into them. For example, you can put mirrors on open shelves, as decorative objects, or on the coffee table.

Clean, uncovered windows illuminate your home

If you want a bright house, you should know that it is not enough to wash the windows for Easter and Christmas. The glass must be cleaned at least once at the beginning of each season, but if you take the time to wash the windows every two months, it is even better.

Curtains also prevent light from entering the house, and if the curtains are ideal during the night, you can set them aside during the day to enjoy a light bath. If you do this in the morning, you will start the day better.

Clutter, the enemy of a bright house

The more clutter in a room, the smaller and more stressful it will look. If you want your home to be bright and spacious, it's important to avoid keeping all the things you don't need out of sight. Place them in drawers or cupboards and keep only what you need on the surface.

The fewer things you have on the shelves, on the table, or the kitchen counter, the more spacious and bright the room will look.

Choose curtains and bedding in as light colors as possible

We mentioned the curtains even earlier, but now we'll talk about them in particular. If you want brightness in the house, the curtains and drapes must be as light as possible, preferably white, or at least pastel colors.

This measure should also be applied when it comes to the blanket on the bed or sofa. Use shades of cream, beige or pink.

Vertical stripes work wonders

Brightness and space are directly related because the light is what will give the impression of space. Therefore, if you put on the walls wallpaper in light colors, even white, with vertical stripes, you will be surprised to find that, suddenly, the room looks brighter and bigger.

Vertical stripes are a good trick for hallways or stairwells.

Choose pieces of furniture with as much glass as possible

The best way to make a room look open and bright is to furnish it with shiny acrylic furniture and as much glass as possible. These elements allow light to pass through them and do not obstruct them by visually crowding the space.

Remember, during the day it is very important to have natural light and this can often be achieved through a few simple changes.

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