It’s not surprising that designers are usually asked to make their clients’ spaces light, cheerful, and pleasant as we all spend more time at home. There are materials and architectural strategies to accomplish these goals. This is regardless of whether the site lacks natural light or the customer merely wants to utilise the light they do have. 

Here, we’ll go over our top suggestions for designing a home with lots of natural light.

Light Colours Brilliantly Reflect Sunlight

By removing dramatic wallpaper and dark block colours in favour of a gentle shade of paint, you can introduce lighter colours to your walls. In addition, white colours reflect natural light into the room rather than absorbing it, giving off a brighter room.

If you enjoy colour, consider using soft hues that preserve a sense of space. For example, choose gloss paint over matte paint for a professional look; the sheen helps to scatter light to give the impression of more space. To add a sense of space, you can also paint the ceiling lighter than the walls.

Light Up With Creative Designs 

Don’t give up if you prefer a little more personality than a simple white wall can provide. Multiple colours can be used in creative wallpaper patterns while maintaining a room’s light and airy feel. Space can even appear larger in some designs. Another option is to utilise temporary wallpaper if you want a low-commitment approach to sampling this trend. 

Consider choosing wallpaper with white or other light-coloured backgrounds. This adds a touch of distinctive flair while incorporating reflective colours. However, to prevent making a room appear smaller and darker, stay away from wallpaper in dark colours and small, chaotic designs.

Use Accent Colours And Textures 

Another choice is to add white to various textures and hues to give everything a balanced appearance. For example, the bottom half of a wall should be decorated with unusual hues and textures, and the top half should be kept plain and neutral. This might offer you the option to add flair without sacrificing a white wall’s ability to reflect light.

Decorate With Reflective Items And Mirrors 

Making the most of light and adding fashionable items throughout the house may be accomplished with the help of metal, glass, and mirrored items. Even a small home will feel brighter and bigger due to light reflection. 

Mirrors strategically placed to reflect light are the most effective tool for giving the appearance of additional space. But, again, positioning is key, so put them immediately across from windows to reflect more light into your space.

Select Streamlined, Pale-coloured Furniture

Selecting pieces that emphasise a bright, airy atmosphere can greatly lighten a space, just as dark-coloured, large furniture may darken a space. Simple, streamlined furniture keeps the room uncluttered and wide open to let in as much light as possible. Unfortunately, this type of furniture will produce a few shadows. Instead, light is reflected and made to feel bright and airy by simple designs and vivid colours. 

Rugs are no different. To keep the area open and bright, use rugs and light. This advice is beneficial if the space has dark flooring. Many square feet of black flooring appear broken up by an accent or area rug with light colours and patterns.

Lighting Your Conservatory With LED Strips 

Because of how conservatory builders construct your conservatory, LED strips will fit perfectly around the angular framework. LEDs add a fun and vibrant touch to your conservatory lighting. You can place them along the top of the roof, in front of the windows, across the skirting boards, or in any other location you see fit.

Reorganise The Way Your Furniture Is Arranged

Bulky furniture not only obstructs light but also gives the appearance of a smaller space. We advise reevaluating your furniture’s placement and asking yourself if it makes the most use of the available space. Is this furniture required for daily needs, or is it unnecessary? 

Avoid massive, boxy furniture that obstructs light, and move larger pieces of decor away from your windows to let in natural light. Instead, choose sleek furniture that is simple in design and better utilises the available space.

Choose Simplicity 

Simplicity is more than picking the right furniture. Wall decorations and paintings can also increase a room’s brightness. To keep the room open and uncluttered, choose simple décor. For a wall, opt for a single large print or work of art rather than a cluttered collage. Less wall space is available for light reflection as more items are present and more shadows are cast.

Curtains And Blinds 

Heavy window coverings can obstruct or obscure priceless sunshine, much like bulky furniture. Instead, choose blinds that are easy to roll up or open so you can move them to follow the light. Installing curtain hooks or ties will also help you move as much curtain material out of the way. 

We advise avoiding heavier fabrics like velvet in favour of lighter and more natural ones. But, of course, blackout alternatives should still be available (essential for light sleepers). Still, they will be simpler to fold back during the day than thicker fabrics. 

Sheer voile curtains are an excellent choice if you want to protect your privacy while still allowing light to enter.

Using Artificial Light To Enhance Sunlight 

Increase brightness with artificial lighting that will complement any incoming natural light rather than obstruct it. Pay close attention to tricky corners, hallways, and nooks that aren’t illuminated by windows. 

Dimmer switches give you more control over lighting, allowing you to gently change brightness levels as the natural light in your home changes throughout the day.

Clean the Windows 

Lastly, cleaning your windows is a simple way to make any space appear brighter. Even though it might seem obvious, this simple tip can significantly increase the amount of light that enters a space. More sunlight and brighter spaces result from keeping your windows clean inside and outside.