Believe it or not, simply changing they type of light bulb in a room can change the whole mood. Different bulbs offer a warm glows or cool glows, so matching the mood of the room to the glow of a lamp can brighten it up.

Nothing warms up a room quite like a splach of color. These days it seems like everyone has the same inspirational quotes hanging on their walls or family photos. Those things are interesting, but to stand out, why not add something original?

Theres nothing that compares to natural light in your home. We don’t think about it much, but the light tint of a screen actually shades and keeps out natural sunlight. If you live in an area that has seasons, you don’t need those screens year round, take them off and see what a difference it makes.

You can paint your walls more than just one color. And if you want to spice up a room making geometric designs or pictures with painters tape and a few complimentary colors, makes your room look like a totally different space and it’s so simple to do. Make sure you’re using the right colors though, or it can mess it up just as easily as it can transform it.

You’ve probably never noticed, but dark furniture can make a room feel gloomy, but there’s no need to buy all new furniture. It may seem old fashioned, but a light color slip cover can work wonders for a dark room. The best part about it: you can change it any time you want to match whatever you’re feeling that day.

You can make a room come alive by putting live things in it. Not only do they add a pop of color, they add life and make a room feel fresh, even in the dead of winter.

Accessorizing isn’t just for your wardrobe. If you add some accent accessories to your dull room, it can brighten it up in no time. Whether it’s pillows, throw blankets, or just some colorful fixtures, they can brighten up any room with almost zero effort.

When buying an area rug, it’s really easy to fall into the trap of buying something dark so that it doesn’t show stains as easy. However this can make a room seem gloomy, especially during the winter, and the goal is to have a welcoming room year round. Don’t be afraid to buy something lighter to add some warmth and bring the space together.

Believe it or not clutter creates a darker space. Clean regular and make sure that home office paperwork doesn’t gt piled up too high. Your stress levels and whole home will thank you.

Nothing makes a home more homey than nature. Natural wood finishes, a fruit bowl, more plants, all of these things can make not only a room, but a whole home feel warm and comforting.

It may seem like there is very little you can do with your windows, but the best way to make sure they are being utilized, is to make sure that your curtains are doing their job. If you go too dark, they will make the room too gloomy. If you go too light, they won’t shade your room, so when decorating, make sure you take this into consideration.

Candles can do so many things for a room. When they’re lit they’re providing light. When they are’t lit they’re just another part of the decor. They can set or kill a mood quickly and no matter how small, they can provide warms. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t have candles in your home.

With a few subtle hints of gold in a room, you can brighten it up. It doesn’t have to demand attention, just a picture frame here or book ends there can add a touch of warmth, light, and class to any space in your home.

This may seem like an obvious one, but you would be surprised how many people miss the most simple of things. Keeping a clean home not only lowers stress, but it makes it more welcoming and homey to any guests that stop by.

Mirrors don’t just reflect images, but also light. Hang them in various rooms to catch natural light and spread it throughout the space.

It may seem like a hassle, but in the long run, you won’t regret it. Make the focus around the windows so that the natural light spreads throughout the space and there isn’t anything to block it.

The more complicated the wall color, the harder it is to match furniture and accessories to. Plus harder to update if you ever want to make a change without replacing all your furniture. Choosine a light, simple color gives you options to make your room pop in other ways.

Everyone has a few lamps and an overhead lighting they can’t really mess with, but get creative with the other sources of light in your home. One accessory that has been popular recently is a salt lamp. If thats not your style try candles or oil diffusers.

Metal is reflective. Adding a metal picture frame or some other simple accessory can bring in a surprising amount of light into a room, no matter how gloomy. Plus it goes great with any modern decor or style in the home.

Similar to accessorizing and instead of buying a new couch, revamp it every once in a a while with some new throw blankets and pillows or a cover that will make it pop. Keeping things light and colorful really add to the warmth of a home.

This wicker like furniture is making a comeback and it’s pretty obvious why. Not only is it trendy and comfortable, the wood is light colored and can brighten up a home, and it’s functional. You can get rattan tables or chairs, and even swings.

Yes, shelves are meant for storage, but too much can start to look like clutter. Make sure your keeping some open spaces and keeping it organized. This will make your home feel more open and welcoming, not to mention keep your stress levels low.

When it comes to plants, they often stay in the main rooms of people’s homes. But why ignore the bathroom? Put a couple of basic house plants in there to add a little color and life to the space.

The saying ‘less is more’ is something that comes to mind here. Sometimes people get obsessed with filling up every nook and cranny in their home, but it’s ok to have some open space here and there. Leave a wall open, or consider not investing in a side table and see what a difference it makes in opening up your home.

If you don’t think that you’re getting enough natural light coming through your windows, you’re probably right. Now think about when the last time you cleaned them was. Turns out, that keeping your windows clean does more than you think

If want you’re trying to do is brighten your home up, don’t use a really dark finished wood. There are a lot of options out there, but stick to the lighter colors that can warm and brighten the place up at the same time.

String lights are a trend that everyone can get on board with. They are simple ut elegant and the varieties are endless. It also goes back to what we said about using warmer light bulbs, most string lights are in warmer shades.

For those that want their privacy but love natural light, the best kind of curtains are going to be sheer. Not only do they let in ll sorts of natural light with their thin, nearly transparent fabric, but they also make your home looks classy and ready for summer.

We’ve talked a lot about the indoors, but what about the outdoors? Look out your windows and if your vision is obstructed by tree branches or bushes, the natural light is also being obstructed. Always be trimming your trees and outdoor landscaping to make the inside of your home as beautiful as the outside.

It’s important to know that it’s the little things in your home that make it what it is. The fabric color of throw blankets, pillows, and couches may not seem important, but it actually makes a difference. Lose your fear of light colors getting dirty and embrace them otherwise your rooms will look much darker than you realize.

This may seem like a hard one, but it makes sense. A lot of home offices have doors with windows or french doors opening into a master bedroom. These little changes may seem insignificant but they really open up a home, not only making brighter but more welcoming as well.

From windows, to lamps, to ceiling fans- make a lot of light in your home. If you can’t have natural light coming in through windows, use a couple extra lamps in your home to make it just a bit more warm.

Big bulky couches are comfy and inviting, but it can contribute to a house looking cluttered. If it’s possible, go for furniture with a slimmer design and a somewhat modern look to make your living room bigger than it actually is.

A dimmer switch is a light switch that changes the level of lighting in your room. Depending on what time of day it is or what mood you want to set your lights can be as bright as you want them, without turning them completely off.

Having all the rooms in your house have similar styles helps you think of it as a brighter, warmer space. Therefore don’t forget about utility spaces in your home like the laundry room or mud room. Keep these spaces just as clean and organized as you would your living room.

This may sound impossible, but its actually pretty easy. Make a room feel bigger by raising the ceiling doesn’t mean you actually have to redo the ceiling in your home. If you add vertical lines and minimalistic pieces to the walls it gives the feeling that the ceilings are higher than they actually are.

Instead of cluttering your shelves utilize furniture that can be used as storage space. For example an ottoman or window seat can store books, games, movies and more. And it keeps all of those things out of site.

Trying new light fixtures like clear or white glass takes the focus off of them. The look is even better if you place these over your table or kitchen island where it lets the light flow.

A dark table cloth can be bulky and suck the light out of a room. Try a table runner and ice centerpiece instead to balance out your room, bring focus to the table, and highlight the natural look of your kitchen table as well.

Are you crafty? Are you a project person? Nothing works better to open up a space than a shoe rack. Use it for a varitey of things to clean up the clutter and organize different aspects of your home.

Nothnig brightens up a home like a fresh new look. Embrace new colors that you haven’t thought of trying before and see the difference that it could make in warming up a space.

Noe this may not be opeinging up the space, but it gives it a refreshing look and can make the room seem lighter. Putting a canopy over your kids’ bed or even your own bed can transform the space.

These are a popular trend that you can put anywhere. Around photos, in bottles, hallways, kids rooms- the possibilities are truly endless. Get your kids involved and see what they come up with and you might be surprised what it can do to a room to warm it up.

Smart homes are also a fun trend that take the stress of of you. Scheduling which lights should come on and when can make your home seem like it has a mind of its own, but also create a sense of warmth you don’t even notice because its happening all on its own.

Every home should have real plants, whether there is or isn’t natural light. Using a grow lamp to keep the few plants alive in your home that you do have, is a great investment. You can also start a mini garden or grow flowers right from your living room with this.

If you have a dark wall in your home that you can’t do much about, try covering it in art work to brighten it up. Not only will it brighten up a room with brighter colors, but it will also ake it visually interesting.

Do you hate curtains but still want the privacy? Theres a solution for that! You can get adhesive films for your windows that impl make them translucent. You may not be able to see into them, but they still allow all the beautiful natural light to come into your home through your windows.

You can illuminate stairs or the backs of cupboards fairly easily by installing your own light system. Placing a backlight in these areas isn’t only aesthetically pleasing, but also functional to see where you are going without tripping or find what you need quicker.

If you have a windowless room like a basement, but also want it to have a warm natural glow, there is a solution for that. There are fake windows that you can install that turn on and off just like any other regular lamp. Use these in parts of your home with no windows to make it look more natural and inviting to everyone that comes in.

Instead of using overhead lighting to light up a room try using a lamp. Most lamps only cast light downward, but an uplight lamp has the ability to fill a room with light since it’s more opwerful and open. Thsi small switch can save you money and change the look of a room.