Is it possible to increase the amount of natural light in an apartment without making major design changes to it? 5 solutions

Do you still believe in the stereotype that an apartment with windows facing north will always be gloomy, dark and dull? Or that the amount of natural light in the house directly depends on the size of the windows? Forget about such statements! For a long time, techniques have been invented that can improve the insolation in it - and without serious alterations!

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That is, you do not need to add window openings (expand existing ones) or demolish walls. For it is possible to increase the amount of free light in your home both with the help of the correct inexpensive cosmetic repairs, and by introducing a few simple accessories into the interior.

In general, I will not beat around the bush, but I will introduce you 5 ideas that can help make your apartment brighter and more spacious.

1.Glass interior partitions. You have a new open-plan apartment, and there is a question of space zoning in it? Super! I propose to make part of the solid walls, for example, between the living room and the corridor, the living room and the kitchen, of glass. The method, of course, is cardinal, but extremely effective and effective, since it allows you to achieve your goal and, moreover, does not interfere with the penetration of natural light into every corner of your home.

It is also possible to delimit the space in the apartment and at the same time ensure the free passage of light in it with the help of lattice partitions or open shelving. But their effectiveness will be much lower.

2.White as the main color. White can be used to decorate both the walls and the ceiling, and even the floor. Or you can fill the room with snow-white furniture and accessories. The choice is yours. Still, you shouldn't turn the apartment into a sterile white operating room. Try to dilute the atmosphere in it with pearl gray, light shades of beige, pale pink, blue, green or yellow.

All these tones are allies of white!

3.Reflective surfaces. Another working solution is to increase the amount of reflective things in the room! The main thing is to understand where and how to place them in order to achieve the best result. To do this, you will have to carefully analyze the room and realize which parts of the room are most illuminated during the day. And then arrange things with a mirrored surface in them.

Many finishing materials, pieces of furniture and accessories have a reflective effect. Even small metal, silver or gold-plated trinkets can add a glare of sunlight to your room.

4.Lightweight textiles. The most common mistake when arranging a room with a lack of lighting is the use of dark curtains and blind blinds! This cannot be done in any way. It is better to give preference to transparent tulle or translucent curtains made of light airy material. At the same time, it is worth remembering that even such curtains in the daytime are better to move aside.

Therefore, select the curtains so that they extend 25–40 centimeters beyond the edges of the window opening. To be able to easily push the textiles apart.

5.Glossy ceiling. Do not forget about the ceiling when you want to increase the insolation in the house. Its effect on room lighting is often overlooked. But in vain! For a stretch glossy ceiling can almost double the amount of light in your room. It can become another huge reflective surface in the interior!

However, if you do not see the tension structure in your room or simply do not want to underestimate the height of the ceiling, then you can paint it with glossy or semi-gloss light paint. This will work too!

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