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6 Tips for Bringing More Light in Your Home

8/26/2021

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Sally Norton

Guest Blogger

Light furniture in a bright home
Incorporating natural light into your living space is always a good idea. After all, nothing beats the warm feeling of sunshine after a long day at work. Moreover, increasing the amount of natural light brightens up your spirits, saves energy, and improves your overall health. That's why you should opt for homes with large windows when in the process of buying a house. Or, at least, for those in which such improvements are possible. Interestingly enough, lots of natural light has become one of the most desirable features for potential homebuyers. Therefore, if you are thinking of bringing more light in your home, stay tuned for our top tips.

Tips for bringing more light in your home

Buying the perfect house can be a long and overwhelming process. And once you think that a closed deal means a job well done, other obligations and tasks seem to pop up. Even though renovations and decor sound fun, they often require more thinking, stress, and a lot more money. But, to get to this point, you will need to organize the relocation process. To ease the tension during this period, it would be good to consider hiring reputable long-distance movers in Indiana. Doing so will allow you to have a stress-free experience when moving. Not to mention that you will have peace of mind knowing your possessions are safe and sound.
 
So, once the relocation is done, you can dedicate your time and energy to making your new house yours. If "yours" also means light and bright, then we'd like to share our top tips for bringing more light in your home.


  1. Incorporate more mirrors and shiny objects
  2. Choose light colors
  3. Pay attention to flooring
  4. Install larger windows and doors
  5. Keep your windows clean
  6. Use highly reflective tiles

​Mirrors and shiny objects

​You can double the amount of sunlight in your home by allowing it to bounce off of mirrors. For example, you can hang a large mirror right across the largest window and illuminate your living space.
A bathroom with a white tub and a large mirror
Mirrors make any room feel bigger and lighter.
​Mirrors and other decorative shiny objects reflect light. Therefore, if you want to brighten up your new home, you should look for decorative wall mirrors, metallic fixtures and faucets, silver photo frames, furniture with mirrors on it, and other shiny and reflective surfaces.

Use the right color palette

 It is a well-known fact that colors can either reflect or absorb light. Therefore, painting your walls in light colors will help move the natural light around the home.
Dark shades, on the other hand, will absorb the light. So, if you have a dark blue room with many windows, it could appear not very interesting compared to a room painted white or light gray.

Pro tip: Don't forget about the ceiling. If you paint it a few shades lighter than the walls, you will instantly make any room feel larger and brighter. It is a well-known fact that colors can either reflect or absorb light. Therefore, painting your walls in light colors will help move the natural light around the home.
Dark shades, on the other hand, will absorb the light. So, if you have a dark blue room with many windows, it could appear not very interesting compared to a room painted white or light gray.
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Pro tip: Don't forget about the ceiling. If you paint it a few shades lighter than the walls, you will instantly make any room feel larger and brighter.

Choose the right flooring

​If you are in need of more light in your living space, then consider choosing light flooring. Light hardwood flooring or light stairs are some of the most common options people go for. In rooms where carpeting is the best option, you should also choose light, neutral hues.
A bright dining room with light wooden flooring
Floors affect the light as well.

Opt for large windows

If you are in the process of renovating your home, now is a great time to calculate your square footage and invest in wall windows and increase natural illumination in your house. The market for large windows has advanced so much and allows minimal framework with more exposed glass. Bi-folding doors are a popular choice. They can transform an entire wall into a glass wall for breathtaking views and the best light.
A large bedroom with a big bed and large windows on the side
Having large windows instantly helps with bringing more natural light in your home.
If you replace your solid front door with a garden door, you can transform your space into a sunroom and make the line between indoor and outdoor less visible. 

Keep your windows clean

​This may seem like an obvious thing to do, but it is frequently overlooked. Washing your windows inside and out will ensure maximum sunlight and brightness in your home. 
 
If you think your windows don't seem dirty, try wiping them with a clean white cloth. You might be surprised. 
 
What we mean by this is the less dirt, dust, and grime on your windows, the more sunshine will reach your room.

Use highly reflective tiles

There are many trendy ways to bring more light in your home, such as using shiny backsplashes. Kitchen and bathroom backsplashes offer various materials and designs to choose from, which means you will definitely find something to match your style.
 
Therefore, if you go glossy in your bathroom and kitchen with shiny surfaces, you will have a brighter and larger space.
 
Pro tip: If you want to be more environmentally friendly, choosing recycled glass tiles might be the best option. They are a better option than ceramic tiles, and they are less prone to mold and stains.

Final words on bringing more natural light in your home

A recent survey revealed that 26% of homebuyers would choose natural light as a must-have feature in their new home. So, if you are looking to buy a house with a lot of natural light already incorporated, contact us to help you achieve a successful home-buying journey!
 
If, on the other hand, you've got a house and are in the process of renovating it, then we hope our tips for bringing more light in your home help you along the way. Some of them require extra thought, organization, and finances, while others are just a matter of everyday organization and creativity.
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