Wintertime here in the Long Branch, New Jersey area is one of the darkest times of the year. If your home is feeling a little dark and dreary, try some of these tips to lighten the mood. Hi, I’m Michelle Irizarry, CEO and broker of Shore Prime Properties. These tips will not only help you to feel better, but will also showcase your home in the best light when those winter buyers come through. If you haven’t already, please be sure to hit the like button or subscribe to our channel to stay on top of the newest home improvement, home maintenance, DIY, and real estate tips.
Add some mirrors. By strategically placing mirrors on your walls, you can increase the brightness in a room or hallway. This is especially helpful in spaces with limited windows. Hanging a mirror across from a window or glass door allows sunlight to reflect across the room and illuminate even the darkest corners of space. In addition, more mirrors will help make a room feel larger. So experiment with the size and number of mirrors that you use.
Install more windows. If a room is lacking natural light, one of the best ways to increase the brightness is by installing windows. Or you can replace existing windows with a larger one. Also, try replacing an existing solid door with a glass door. If you’re concerned about privacy, options like frosted glass, etched glass, and fluted glass allow light to enter while maximizing privacy.
Choose the right paint. The color of paint you choose for a room can help improve its overall brightness. Colors can reflect or absorb light. So choose the paint for your walls and ceiling carefully. Light gray, white cream, and tan will help reflect light better. Dark colors absorb light, and could cause your home to appear darker. Additionally, be sure to go with the silky, semigloss, or gloss paint for the walls and ceiling to help reflect light and create a brighter space.
Change up your decor. Much like the color of the paint that you choose for a room, the palette of your decor can make an impact. You should choose lighter colors to help reflect light and create a spacious feel for your rooms. Remember, you don’t need all white decor. Pale shades of gray or blue will help lighten the room in your living space. You can then add deeper colors with accents like pillows and throws.
Find the right curtains. Curtains will help increase your home’s privacy, but they will also limit the amount of light that enters your space. You could forego window treatments altogether, but that creates a lack of privacy. So opt for light colored or shear curtains.
Clean your windows. This may seem a bit obvious, but it can have a big impact. Accumulated dust and dirt built up over time will limit the amount of sunlight coming through your windows. Doing a deep clean once a year can help increase the amount of light entering your home, but you should also regularly clean your windows inside and out to help brighten up the atmosphere of your rooms. Hopefully, these tips will bring light and happiness into your homes this winter season. If you need help or advice on getting ready to make a move, feel free to reach out to us here at Shore Prime Properties. We are always happy to help. Remember, if you haven’t hit that like or subscribe button, be sure do it now and stay connected to our useful content. I’m Michelle Irizarry, selling prime real estate at the Jersey Shore.
