Room lighting can make a world of difference to the feel of a room. When your room is dark and gloomy, it can significantly bring your mood down, even make you sluggish. If you think your house needs a lighting pick-me-up, this article is definitely for you.

1. Check your Bulbs!

If your home seems dreary, it might be a sign to check your old light bulbs. It’s also suggested to change your incandescent bulbs into LED bulbs if you haven’t already. LED bulbs are more long-lasting, energy-efficient, and its brightness definitely makes a difference.

2. Get rid of heavy furniture

If your home has too much bulky and dark furniture, it can contribute to giving a room a gloomy feel. According to Spruce, “Overstuffed and heavily carved furniture will pull your room down, making it feel darker and heavier than it is.”

If you have no affinity with your dark furniture, maybe it’s time to let go and give way for lighter, perhaps transparent, furniture.

3. Decorate with mirrors

A mirror can bounce back light around a room, so it will definitely add light and dimension to space. A mirror is sure to make a room lighter, brighter, and bigger. Placing mirrors opposite to a window can reflect a lot of natural light.

4. Incorporate metallic furniture

While metallic pieces are trendy, it serves another purpose as well. Metallic pieces of furniture helps in reflecting light and even make your space feel more luxurious. It can definitely transform any dark and dreary place.

5. Keep your windows clean

This tip is very basic, but it goes a long way. Clean windows can do wonders in letting more sunshine in your room. Take time to regularly clean your windows from dirt, dust, and pesky random specks.

6. Use light area rugs

A rug with a light color can make your room much brighter, it also adds a touch of style to your room! 

7. Paint your room white

If you think your room needs some major brightening help, perhaps it’s time to repaint! White paint, specifically, the clearest, brightest, and whitest white paint you can find will do wonders for you.