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Tips on making a room brighter

  • 15-02-2009 10:44pm
    #1
    silvo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 376 ✭✭


    Hi all.

    I have just moved into a new place (which I love) but the living room has a small enough window making it quite dark during the day. I have used bright colours (red/green/cream) to make it appear brighter but am wondering if there is any other tips (other than lights!) to make it less dark. I was thinking of putting up a mirror opposite the window to reflect the light - would this be a good idea? Would welcome any thoughts...


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  • #2
    samhail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    have you considered painting it a brighter color ? or are you allowed (renting?)
    mirrors would be good too.


  • #3
    laurak265
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭laurak265


    I think light coloured walls, flooring and furniture is a help. Mirror is a good idea and maybe some candles instead of lights??


  • #4
    mimihops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭mimihops


    heya, yep definitely put the mirror opposite the window as it should help reflect the light. and for the evening if you put a series of candles or nightlights in front of the mirror it will reflect and make the room seem more spacious so the mirror is a great idea for day or night. you could also paint the room in a light reflectng paint like the dulux ones - http://www.dulux.ie/products/info/dulux_light_and_space.jsp - that should help also.


  • #5
    silvo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 376 ✭✭silvo


    Great, thanks for all the tips. Its a rented place but I know that the landlord wants to repaint it so I will definately show him those dulux paints. I think I will also invest in a nice mirror <runs to ikea> :)


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