What to do if there is little light in your bedroom?This problem can be solved by properly arranging the space, paying attention to several points. Which ones - we will consider in this article If the bedroom windows are located on the north side, tall trees prevent access to light or the windows are simply small, then there is certainly not enough natural light in the room. On the other hand, the bedroom is not the place where it should be sunny and light. Although, you must agree, how wonderful it is when pleasant sun rays wake you up in the morning and the room is filled with light! Today we will talk with professionals about how to increase the amount of light in the room using decorative techniques. Designers Natalia Guseva, Stanislav Orekhov and Konstantin Brovkin will help us with this.
Color
We are used to thinking that light shades,including white, visually expand the space, but this rule only works in rooms well lit by natural light. In other cases, pastel-colored walls can be depressing. Make the white a little warmer: choose milky or light pink shades for background elements of the interior and add bright accents with yellow, turquoise or orange. If such fresh tones do not suit you, you can choose stricter but light colors for the walls: beige, milk chocolate, biscuit, gold. By the way, do not forget about gloss and glare. Shiny surfaces visually enlarge the interior and reflect more light. Therefore, pay attention to wall decoration with a little shine. This can be special wallpaper with silver threads or paint with a metallic sheen.
Light
Definitely to make a dark bedroomlighter, you need to provide several light sources. This can be general lighting, accent lighting, lighting of niches and decorative elements, bedside lamps, floor lamps and sconces, cornice lighting. Each light source should be thought out for certain scenarios: reading books, relaxing, watching TV. By the way, an interesting option for creating the effect of daylight in a room is to decorate the ceiling or walls with a suspended ceiling with lighting or luminous fabric. In this way, you can create the illusion of a second light or light from the windows. Natalia Guseva, architect and designer: - In my opinion, the lack of bright light in the bedroom is only a benefit - the light interferes with sleep. But if the desire to make the room bright is irresistible, you can play with lighting, making the walls, ceiling or floor glow. guseva-style.com
Stanislav Orekhov, interior designer:— I believe that the bedroom does not need much light, but hidden lighting should be used to create soft lighting. Do not hang a chandelier in the middle of the bedroom — it will make the lighting “flat”. If possible, avoid spotlights — they can hit the eyes when a person is lying down. Dim sconces, cornice lighting and built-in lighting in architectural elements are perfect for the bedroom. It will set the geometry and expand the space, making it cozy and interesting. d-e-s-i-g-n.ru
Mirrors
Firstly, a mirror is an integral element inbedroom. Secondly, mirrors not only expand the space, but also reflect light. And finally, a mirror is a wonderful decorative element. The main thing is to place it correctly. Konstantin Brovkin, architect: - Mirrors in the bedroom always add dynamics to the interior. In my projects, I often use full-wall beveled mirrors or decorative mirror elements to give the bedroom interior elegance and chic. At the same time, this makes the interior visually larger and lighter. If you place mirror elements opposite each other, the room will acquire the effect of infinity. It is also important to place the mirror so that in the case of a dark room, it reflects the sun's rays not into the window, but into the apartment. brovkindesign.ru
Decor
It is better to decorate a dark bedroom with objectslight shades, as well as shiny objects. Just like with mirrors, glare creates an additional play of light and shadow. Don't forget about textiles. If you want to make the room lighter, it's better to remove them from the windows or leave light tulle. But the bed can be covered with a light blanket with shiny threads.
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