I once saw in a contractor actually put lights in the window sill of a north facing window to add the effect that lots of natural light was coming in even thought it wasn't. Anyone ever done this? Should the lights go up in the window or in the ceiling right in front of the window. I have a very old window and don't want to screw it up. Any thoughts on lighting windows to improve the overall feel of a dark room? Right now I just have recessed lighting. Should I focus on lamps, a chandelier or the window lighting?
2006-08-22 06:44:13 · 8 answers · asked by El C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Repaint your room using a semigloss paint that will reflect more light . Paint a lighter color. Use lamps, mirrors will also reflect light put a lamp in front of your mirror. I think the light is the window would be great. Try some lighting in a tube and see how it looks before you invest a lot of money.
2006-08-22 07:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very light walls and furnishings will help a lot. Also, a huge mirror placed on the wall opposite your window will work wonders.
Or mirrors facing each other. Lights should be at various levels, from uplights placed right on the floor (behind plants), to table lamps, to warm tube lights placed under or behind your curtains' pelmets.
2006-08-22 07:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by Vivagaribaldi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would change the lighting in the room. First paint the room white, beige or a light yellow. These colors will help some. Use a more effecent bulb. One that saves energy and produces more light. You may want to put silver holders behind the light to direct it a little better.
2006-08-22 06:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by thebulktiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would focus on more lamps. I have a Tiffany pole lamp where the light shines up and fills the room with lots of light. And that is using just one lamp. So if your room is big, use a couple of these.
2006-08-22 14:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One option would be to increase the natural lighting. The amount of light the solar tubes bring in are amazing! My husband's office at work has them and I am always amazed at the brightness of the office, without electric lighting.
They can be found at Lowe's to install yourself.
Here are a couple of websites with more information:
2006-08-24 07:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by ewema 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should do lighter colors since your room is dark. take a light that you like and put it up in the window. if the light has color make sure it has light colors not bright colors or dark colors. hope this helps.
2006-08-22 07:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by x3_leahelizabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirrors. Light painted walls. Light coloured pictures. Think how photographers would do it. Any thing that reflects.
2006-08-22 06:53:07 · answer #7 · answered by Diana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some mirrors and some colorful paintings and never use flourescent when you do go for light, good luck
2006-08-22 06:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋