Brian Ripp ~ Your Bay Area & Fremont Real Estate & Financial Agent

Choosing the right lighting fixtures can enhance the beauty of your home, but there are other ways to brighten rooms and make the most of interior light.    For example:

• Glossy surfaces tend to reflect light, while matte surfaces absorb light.  Replace dark furniture and carpeting with lighter versions that will reflect more light.  For a less expensive solution, opt for pale slipcovers and area rugs.  Selecting white or neutral shades of paint in a glossy finish for your walls and ceilings will also make your rooms brighter
• Adding mirrors to your home décor also adds light, especially if you hang them directly across from windows.
• Keeping your windows sparkling clean will allow more sunlight into your home and help to open a dark room.  You should also remove from windowsills any knickknacks that block your view and replace heavy draperies with sheers to take advantage of natural light.
• If your home still seems dark, you may want to consider adding more windows or installing a skylight.

Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI, Broker – your Bay Area Realtor

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