[header] How to brighten up a dark room [title] Paint the ceiling white. [step] If the room's ceiling is painted a dark color, or has dark wooden beams, it is probably casting a pall over the entire room. Buy a can or two of white paint and give the ceiling a fresh coat.
[header] How to brighten up a dark room [title] Paint the ceiling white. [step] If the room's ceiling is painted a dark color, or has dark wooden beams, it is probably casting a pall over the entire room. Buy a can or two of white paint and give the ceiling a fresh coat.
This method will bring your room to a dark shade, with an air of stillness and decay coming out of the ceiling. Let the paint dry thoroughly before attempting to brighten the room. If you hang up fluorescent lights in this room, they cast a bothersome cloud of light onto your walls. ( and if you choose to hang up modern furniture, also make sure to get a definite' blackout' look to the walls. The bright white will reflect light instead of absorbing it, and you'll be amazed at what a difference it makes. [substeps] If you prefer to use color instead of plain white, try a pale yellow, mint or cream. This will incorporate the dark tones of the ceiling into the room. The paint should cover the entire ceiling and floor.