Casa Bella has been doing window installation in Brampton since 1977 and we have met with a number of clients who are looking for ways to improve the look and feel of their home. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is to make the inside of your home look brighter. Here are some ways you can do that.
1. Window upgrades
There are a number of benefits to letting more natural light into your house. For starters, it reduces energy costs and saves you money. Secondly, sunlight offers a number of health benefits including a boost to your immune system, mood improvement, stress reduction, and lowering of blood pressure. And of course, natural light also makes the inside of your home look brighter and more welcoming.
To get more sunshine inside you should replace your windows for newer models. Old windows can become faded and damaged over time due to the elements. You could also add larger window units to a space to let more light in. As Mississauga’s source for window replacements we can help you find the right solution that will make the inside of your home a brighter and happier place.
2. Change up your lighting
Old light bulbs tend to fade over time and not produce as much shine as they used to, so it’s best to get them replaced. Newer light bulbs are also more energy-efficient and tend to last longer.
If you’re up for a bigger project, consider changing the location of your light sources in a room. For your living room, it’s suggested that you use a combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting. Pot lights are a popular choice of overhead lighting in order to give the room a more natural feel. Use a floor lamp to brighten up dark corners and create a layered lighting effect.
3. Pick the right room colours
One of the easiest ways to make your room look brighter is to paint the ceiling white. It’ll make your ceiling look bigger and help with spreading light throughout the room. This is because white is reflective and light will bounce off of it.
You could also paint the walls white to maximize this effect, but if you want some colour you can go for neutral tones like off-white, blues, and greens. Avoid dark coloured walls or else your room will look smaller and darker.
4. Utilize mirrors
Like white, mirrors also bounce light off of their surface. If you place them strategically near a window they can bounce more sunlight into the room. This is a great option for small spaces as well because mirrors can make a room look bigger than it actually is.
5. Use plants as decorations
This one might sound surprising, but potted plants can really make a space feel brighter and more welcoming. Maybe it’s because they remind us of the outdoors, but the pop of vivid green and a colourful pot can do a lot to make a room seem bright and cheery. They’re also great because they clean the air; so consider getting a house plant as being one of the most affordable and easiest ways you can brighten the inside of your home.
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At Casa Bella we have lots of great tips on how you can make the inside of your home brighter. Get in touch today and start with quality window upgrades that will make a dramatic difference and completely transform the way your home looks and feels.
