How To Add Bright And Airy Feel In Your Living Room, 5 Decor Tips!

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If your living room is exposed to bright sunlight, then consider it luxury! There is nothing more exciting than a brighter and well-ventilated room where natural light streams through the windows and adds an open and energising atmosphere in the living room.

In case your living room feels dark and cramped up, then with effective decor hacks you can add a fresh and expansive look in the drawing room!

Here are 5 easy-to-adapt design and decor hacks to introduce an airy and inviting feel in your home:

1. Accentuate High ceilings

High ceilings as a structural design element help create an open look above your head and let the air circulate within the room. If your living room is designed with a high ceiling then add attractive pendant lights to elevate the tall ceiling to reflect the artificial light and add to the spaciousness of the living room!

2. Stick to Light Colour Scheme

One of the easiest ways to add brightness in a dull or dark living room is to prefer a lighter colour scheme. Opt for lighter tones of warm colours (yellow, red, and orange) or neutral colours (white, off-white, beige, and greige) for walls and flooring. It will help bounce off the light and make even a small or compact drawing room appear larger. You can even select high-gloss or lacquer finish wall paint in deep shades to let the natural and artificial light reflect in the chosen room for an airy and sophisticated feel!

3. Add Floor-to-ceiling windows

Larger or floor-to-ceiling windows are the best way to introduce more brightness in any space. If you are redesigning or renovating the home, then consider adding floor-to-ceiling windows considering there is no privacy issue. If it doesn't sound practical, then add shutters or layered curtains (a set of light filtering and blackout curtains) to the windows that allow for required privacy whenever needed. Larger or floor-to-ceiling windows are the best way to introduce more brightness in any space.

4. Feature Minimal Design and Decor

Avoid adding chunky furniture in a smaller living room, because it will make it appear more cramped than it is. Instead, select light-toned timber furniture that can add to the airy look. Even the upholstery and soft furnishings like curtains, cushions, and rugs can be neutral-toned which can help expand the space visually. The decor accents can be kept minimal for that curated and thoughtful outlook!

5. Keep the space Clutter-Free

For adding a brighter, airier, and more inviting appeal, it is crucial that you keep your home (including the living room) clean and clutter-free. Avoid piling up old, unwanted things in the corners and better give them off for reuse or recycling purposes. Keep the surfaces of furniture pieces like coffee tables, side tables, TV panels, and consoles clean and sorted with the eye-pleasing arrangement of decor pieces. Maintain the regimen of cleaning your space at least once a week. This simple yet effective practice will ensure you have a pleasing and brighter living room always!

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