Sometimes just moving a bulky sofa away from the window does wonders...
Totally agree—had a similar “aha” moment last fall. I dragged our old, oversized recliner out of the sun’s path and suddenly it was like, wow, this is the same room? It’s wild how much difference it makes, and it costs nothing. I will say, I tried sheer curtains once but got nervous about privacy since we’re on the ground floor. Ended up layering them with some cheap blackout roller blinds from IKEA—best of both worlds, honestly.
I do love the “one big plant” idea too. Tried crowding a bunch of little ones together and it just looked messy (and I kept forgetting to water half of them). Curious if anyone’s found good ways to brighten up rooms that don’t get much direct sunlight? There’s one corner in my place that always feels gloomy no matter what I try…
Curious if anyone’s found good ways to brighten up rooms that don’t get much direct sunlight? There’s one corner in my place that always feels gloomy no matter what I try…
I totally get this—there’s always that one stubborn spot, right? I used to think paint color didn’t matter much, but after moving into a place with a north-facing living room, I’m convinced it makes a huge difference. Swapped out the old beige for a really light, almost-white green (sounds weird but trust me), and suddenly it felt way less cave-like. Mirrors help too, but only if you can angle them to catch some actual light—otherwise they just reflect the gloom.
Not sure about the “one big plant” thing though. Tried a monstera in my dark corner and it just got sadder by the week. Maybe fake plants are the way to go for those spots? Or is that cheating? Curious if anyone’s had luck with specific colors or materials for furniture in dim corners... does glossy stuff actually help bounce light around, or is that just a myth?
