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Get the Most Out Of Natural Light in Your Home on a Budget

16/01/2023

Natural light can completely transform your interior, creating a bright and welcoming decor. More importantly, natural light also greatly impacts your energy bills. Indeed, bright rooms feel warmer, which means you are more likely to turn the heating down by a few degrees. Additionally, you don’t need to rely as much on lighting solutions when you can use natural light throughout the day. 

So do you want to take advantage of natural light in your home? The good news is that you don’t have to break the bank to make the most of what you have. There are simple and affordable ways to enhance the natural light in your home without spending a fortune. From changing blinds to adding mirrors or reflective surfaces, upgrading wall paint to moving furniture away from windows, there are plenty of ways to get the most out of the natural light in your home on a budget. 

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Change your blinds

When it comes to making the most of natural light in your home, changing your blinds can make a huge difference. The right kind of blinds can help you manage how much sunlight enters your home and even how you feel inside your home. Switching to blinds that let the light through is a great way to open up the space and make it feel brighter and more welcoming. 

When choosing blinds, look for materials that allow plenty of light through, such as roman blinds. If you need more privacy, try using sheer curtains or panels behind the blinds for a softer look. You can also find blinds that have UV protection to keep the heat from getting too intense. Installing the blinds in an upside-down configuration—meaning they’re open at the top and closed at the bottom—will also let in the maximum amount of light while still providing some privacy. 

Add mirrors or reflective surfaces

Mirrors and reflective surfaces can reflect and diffuse light, which helps bring light further into a room. When placing mirrors, it is important to consider how the mirror will reflect the light. Place mirrors at an angle in order to reflect the light into a darker area of the room. Positioning them opposite a window can also bring additional light into the room. Similarly, reflective surfaces such as metallic tiles and stainless steel appliances can help diffuse the light and add brightness to a room. When selecting these materials, it is important to keep in mind the direction of the sun when choosing where to place them. 

Upgrade the wall paint

When selecting a paint colour, it’s important to choose something that reflects light rather than absorbs it. The best paint colours for this are whites, creams, pastel yellows, bright oranges, lavenders, blush pinks and pale blues. These will help reflect the natural light throughout the room and make it feel brighter and more open.

You also want to consider the finish. A satin or semi-gloss finish will reflect more light and make the room feel brighter. Flat or matte finishes absorb more light, making the room appear darker.

Natural light is an essential element of your decor, contributing not only to your overall comfort but also expenses, mood, and health. So when moving your furniture around fails to unlock a new path for natural light, the few tips in this article can come in handy! 

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