Believe it or not, but the amount of light around your home can have a major impact on your moods and emotions. A well-lit space not only appears more welcoming that a dingy one but also makes the inmates feel more cheerful and spirited. Here are a few simple yet effective tips that will come in handy if you are looking for ways to brighten up your home on a budget.

Wall and Flooring Color

One of the most basic tricks of creating a brighter living space is incorporating a muted palette on the walls and flooring. Lighter pastels of white, beige and creams are great at reflecting and dispersing light and instantly create an illusion of a brighter space.

 

Drapes and Curtains

Adopt minimalism when dressing up your windows with drapes and curtains. By keeping your window coverings lightweight and breezy, you can enhance the flow of natural sunlight into your rooms. Sheer drapes and curtains are great for both decorating your windows as well as ensuring that the light can flow inwards uninterrupted.

Light Fixtures

For brightening up the rooms that do not receive as much natural sunlight, you can install light fixtures and lamps as sources of artificial light. Decorate your consoles and side tables with beautiful lamp shades, incorporate pendant ceiling lamps and install floor lamps to brighten up the dark corners of your apartment. Remember, more the number of lights around, the more delightful your home would appear!

Mirrors

Incorporate reflective surfaces such as mirrors in your home. Mirrors placed adjacent to a natural light source can effectively radiate the sunlight around the room and make it look wider and more spacious than it actually is.

Avoid Dark Colored Furniture

Steer clear of any dark-stained furniture and built in fixtures. Blacks and deep browns absorb light and make the space appear darker than it already is. However, if you cannot do without your favorite black, you can use it sparingly in the form of small accent pieces such as vases or picture frames. Instead go for ivory white, pale grey or cream colored furniture to induce a breath of fresh air in your otherwise drab space.