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Add lighting wherever possible. brighten spots that traditional Wash the windows. They are easily
The days when interior lighting fixtures typically fail to illuminate. overlooked, but dirty windows
was limited to floor lamps and Layering the lighting so light comes can block natural light and greatly
overhead fixtures are long gone. from various sources can create a reduce the amount of light entering
Various types of lighting can now brighter feel.
be used to brighten interior spaces a home through the windows. Clean
throughout winter. Recessed Use color to your advantage. Color the interior and exterior of your
lighting is a relatively inexpensive is another tool that can be used windows prior to winter so any
upgrade that can brighten any room to brighten interior spaces in the grime that has built up in recent
in a home at any point in a day. winter. If homeowners are reluctant months and years is not preventing
Unlike a traditional overhead fixture to paint walls with new and brighter light from entering your home.
where the light emanates from a colors, then accents can lend rooms
single source, recessed lighting can a lighter feel. Vibrantly colored It can be a challenge to keep interior
be installed in various points in the throw pillows, blankets and fixtures
ceiling so each corner of a room can can create a lighter feel when spaces bright over the winter. But
be lit up. In addition to recessed residents and guests enter a room. there are many ways homeowners
lighting, under cabinet lighting in Artwork with light colors also can can illuminate interior spaces
kitchens and on bookshelves can help to brighten interior spaces.