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How To Brighten Up An Apartment In Brownsburg | Union Green

August 24, 2022
Master bedroom with several bright light fixtures located at Penrose on Mass Apartments.

Does your Brownsburg apartment often appear like a cave? Even the most open apartments can not have many windows in the event you’re sharing walls with a neighbor, and you can’t install more permanent lighting fixtures if you rent. However, there’s no need to feel like you’re living underground. You can find many options for ways to brighten up an apartment in Brownsburg. Utilize these recommendations and enjoy your welcoming, well-lit apartment.

Add Lamps Where You Require The Most Light

Bedroom with light fixtures at Spark Apartments. 

It probably seems pretty straightforward, but using lots of lamps will effectively brighten up an apartment in Brownsburg. The crux is figuring out how to employ them in the most strategic way. Start by putting lamps in your most poorly lit corners where the sun’s rays and artificial light struggle to reach. Then turn your attention to places where you must have light to do things, like where you read, do homework, cook, or dine. A couple strategically positioned lamps will go a long way in dispelling the dark.

The kinds of light bulbs you install in your lamps plays a role too. Look for options with the highest number of lumens as possible for the most vivid light. You may also choose bulbs that emit “cool white” instead of “warm white” light, which appears brighter to your eyes.

Choose Furnishings in Lighter Tones To Brighten Up Your Apartment In Brownsburg

Bright and colorful furnished living room located at Ivy Flats Apartments. 

Color can make a big change in how bright your room appears. Select household goods and design elements in cheerful colors and lighter neutrals instead of dark hues to brighten up your Brownsburg apartment. Try white or off-white furniture, wood pieces in lighter stains, or even glossy metal or transparent plastic options. You can then introduce a few vibrant accessories and soft materials for even more panache. Lively pillows, glassware, rugs, blankets, and artwork will all make things quite a bit brighter around your apartment.
 

Place Mirrors Around Your Rooms To Reflect Light

Bright color orange decorated bedroom with a circle mirror located at One One Six Apartments 

Now that we’re considering decor, add some decorative mirrors too. Place them on walls near sources of illumination. They’ll distribute light throughout the area to shine more light into darker corners. Light-reflective surfaces also make an area seem more sizeable by offsetting the gloominess that will make a room seem cramped.
 

Use Sheer Curtains That Won’t Impede Too Much Natural Light

Sheer curtains on a long and tall window within a small breakfast nook located at Somo Flats Apartments. 

Numerous Brownsburg apartment occupants prefer to embellish basic apartment windows with additional window coverings. If you do this, choose light, gauzy curtains. Heftier drapes will obstruct any sunlight you get from your windows and can overpower your living area, causing it to feel dim and constricted. You could use translucent curtains to dress up boring windows and allow the supplied blinds to halt the sun’s glare and provide you privacy when needed.

And don’t forget to open your window blinds if you are looking for a flood of sunlight. Not much brightens up an apartment in Brownsburg like pulling up the blinds on a sun-splashed afternoon and taking in a view of your delightful apartment community.

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