Home DIY

These four ideas will make your interior feel more open and lighter. They can be used individually or in conjunction with one another:

• Add several sources of light to each space. All rooms benefit from a combination of lighting: a glowing hanging fixture, uplighting such as a torchiere, and table lamps or tasks lights. Dimmer switches add the ability to adjust the light levels from bright and cheerful to dark and moody.

• Add some sparkle and shine by placing a large framed mirror on a wall where it can reflect a nearby incandescent light fixture.

• Paint the ceiling of a contained space such as a dining room or study in a metallic paint color such as a bronze or gold. The reflective quality will add a soft glow and give the illusion of a higher ceiling.

• French doors are a great idea when it comes to making an interior feel more open and expansive. Install them on center in a bedroom or family room to create a physical connection to the adjacent spaces. This will increase the light and flow
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