My room only has one small window that doesn't get a lot of light into it because it faces South. I love love natural lighting, and want to mimic it as much as possible. My ugly yellow lightbulbs are not going to cut it.
Anyone have this same problem? What kind of lighting do you have?
Re: How to brighten room with small window?
Not just a lighter color but a brighter color... my sister's room is a lemon yellow and it really brighten up the room, if we had just used a light yellow it would not have had the same effect.
i agree with the lighter color- and brighter would be good too- i would use airy accents too- like white sheer panels with blinds that could be opened to let in the light during the day...
also if u put a mirror on the opposite side of the window, the light will reflect off the mirror and add more light and a more spacious feel
I think getting a light bulb that advertises natural light would help (no yellows) which is funny because there is nothing natural about a light bulb.
Go to lowes and they can help you, sorry I can't remember the time of the kind we used to have.
Not sure if you handled this yet, but as an interior decorator, I've had much success in small rooms w/ soft, but bright yellows and greens for the walls and a pale/icy blue for the curtains and even ceiling or trim (mid level chair-rail or crown molding) the white only works on the ceiling if it's a bright white, especially something in latex so it has a bit of a shine and those new eco-friendly bulbs are AWESOME!!!!!
best wishes, feel free to contact me if you need anymore help....
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