Simple Interior Lighting Tricks to Make Your Home Look Bigger

A trick of the light is more than a saying. It’s a real thing! You can expand the look of your space with a few tried-and-true interior designer tricks. Plus, what good is investing in that sexy Lucite coffee table if you stub your toe on it every day in your dim living room? Convinced? Read on for some tips the pros use to make rooms look brighter and larger.

Go Curtain-less (if Possible)

No one wants to be somebody’s Ugly Naked Guy, but if your window view is free from others’ window views, you can get away with this modern trick. Opting out of curtains opens up the look of your room by making it look like the stuff outside is part of your décor scheme. Just make sure the view outside is worthy of gazing upon.

Or, Hang Sheer Curtains

Avoid public displays of private stuff in your apartment with some airy curtains. Consider a fun pattern and know that the light coming through behind it will play it up against the rest of your room’s décor. When shopping, look for natural fabrics like cotton. They’ll stand the test of time.

Use Multiple Types of Lighting