If you consider the design for the home, the main features such as furniture, layout and decordails obviously come to mind. One aspect that is of concern for every interior designer is how light fills the room. The mission is often to maximize the sunlight in every room during the day, making a home expansive, warm and inviting.
In addition to aesthetics, science has to say one or two things about the advantages of mental health of sunlight and to bind it to increased productivity and even an increased mood. How do you extract as much sunshine as possible? We have complete instructions with interior design tips and tricks below.
Use light colors and reflective surfaces
George Gray Photography / House of Winsor Interiors
In lighter colors through color, textiles and floors, a space of naturally lighter and airier feel. In addition, reflective surface and semi-leaf colors will help for a sunnier space for a matte jump, says interior designer Lauren Winsor. Just note that glossy painting can emphasize imperfections. So make sure your walls are smooth and the best results are prepared.
Include glass and mirror
Lauren Miller
Speaking of reflective surfaces, mirrors and glass, excellent work do an excellent job to mermaid shady rooms because they bounce off light in a room. A strategically placed mirror or disc made of glass (think: picture frames, glass cupboards or table tops) helps to multiply natural light sources. “Winsor explains.
Remember your layout
Brian Wetzel
The layout seems to be consistent with regard to “river”, but it can also affect how much light your space fills. “Remember your layout to avoid blocking windows or creating dark corners,” says interior designer Emma Corner. “Pull the furniture from window areas away, opt for low -profile parts and avoid heavy, dark window treatments that can weigh a room.”
Add windows in strategic places
EPP interior
If you build your home or renovate it, it is important to know in which direction you are exposed. “The windows oriented to the east will bring in the crispy morning light, while windows geared to the west deliver this golden hour glow,” explains Kayleigh Eppinger, director at EPP Interiors. “Conversely, windows aligned north only allow indirect light to a room that does not hold much for their money.”
Hang up curtains high and wide
Brian Wetzel
Almost every interior designer recommends hanging their curtains high and wide. The effect not only makes your windows appear larger, but also enables you to enter the room. “If you want a lot of light but need privacy, you should add blinds or beer sung in your curtains through you,” suggests Winsor. “The layered effect is both beautiful and functional.”
Woven metallics in your decor
Morgan Levy
In the same way, the light of glass, mirror and reflective colors can reflect. Metallic Decor can contribute to this. This could look like chrome lamp bases, gold -plated lights or metal images and sculptures.
Choose for High -filtering curtains
EPP interior
Light -blocking curtains are ideal for bedrooms where you want to get peaceful graduates, but opt for light filtering curtains in collection rooms where you want more sunshine.
For example, Eppinger says: “Window treatments made of bamboo or lace will cut hard direct light that may be uncomfortable in the face of a person, but still crosses the entire ambient light and brightens the room.”
Soften your space with organic materials
Provoke Studios / Designer Kalu Interiors
Integrate soft, organic materials such as linen, rattan, bamboo, white oak or soft wool to maximize the sunlight. According to Schubert, these naturally pale materials keep the space ground and inviting, without a room to feel too sterile. The idea is that you want a balance of both the reflective surfaces and the soft textiles for a more inviting room.
Keep your windows clean
Katie Charlotte
If you sparkle your windows, it may seem child's play, but the reality is that this task is often overlooked.
Windows collect dust, droplets and dirt that can affect the light flowing into a space, says Corner. Clean your inner windows at least once a month and clean the outer (including screens) in spring and autumn.