{"id":8402,"date":"2023-07-28T12:43:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T16:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=8402"},"modified":"2024-01-10T17:16:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T22:16:03","slug":"how-to-brighten-a-dark-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-brighten-a-dark-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Brighten a Dark Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id8402_de9ae2-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_de9ae2-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_de9ae2-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_de9ae2-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_de9ae2-b5 > 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f22506-25\">July 28, 2023<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_9f14a5-bd 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Whether your room has windows that face away from the sun or no windows at all, there are lots of ways to brighten a dark room and make it feel open and inviting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve gathered multiple solutions for brightening a dark room, so you can explore your options and choose the right one, or combination of solutions, that works best for your space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_c45ef1-a7{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_c45ef1-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_c45ef1-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_c45ef1-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_974bd9-0e size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-victoria-hagan-sankaty-stripe-moon-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-sunny-sitting-area-content-2023-palm-beach-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A sitting area shows tips for how to brighten a dark room with its bright Flat Roman Shades made of Sankaty Stripe in Moon\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-victoria-hagan-sankaty-stripe-moon-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-sunny-sitting-area-content-2023-palm-beach-950x550px.jpg 950w, 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1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_050fc4-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_050fc4-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_050fc4-30 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_7fee6f-f5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_39afd5-98 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_39afd5-98 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-linen-sheers-ivory-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-luxe-bedroom-content-2023-kips-bay-palm-beach-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A bedroom has Ripple Fold Drapery of Linen Sheers in bright Ivory on every wall as an option for how to brighten a dark room\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-linen-sheers-ivory-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-luxe-bedroom-content-2023-kips-bay-palm-beach-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-linen-sheers-ivory-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-luxe-bedroom-content-2023-kips-bay-palm-beach-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-linen-sheers-ivory-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-luxe-bedroom-content-2023-kips-bay-palm-beach-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/ripple-fold-drapery\"><em>Ripple Fold Drapery<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/sheers\/linen-sheers\"><em>Linen Sheers in Ivory<\/em><\/a><em>, designed by Megan Grehl for the 2023 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse, Palm Beach<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad\"]{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_b21b4e-ad\">While it may seem obvious that adding lighting to a dark room is an answer for how to brighten a dark room, what\u2019s less obvious is how important it is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/how-to-brighten-a-dark-room\/\">choose the right <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/how-to-brighten-a-dark-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lig<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/how-to-brighten-a-dark-room\/\">hting<\/a>. The right fixtures, positioning and color temperature can do wonders for optimizing your space and achieving the right ambiance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_57fafd-ef alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_42e643-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_42e643-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:9px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_42e643-54 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_cbbc0d-52 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_cbbc0d-52 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-canvas-natural-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-glass-fixture-content-2020-tribeca-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of a hanging glass light fixture shows one easy tip for how to brighten a dark room with the right fixtures\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-canvas-natural-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-glass-fixture-content-2020-tribeca-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-canvas-natural-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-glass-fixture-content-2020-tribeca-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f2041a-fe\">Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_84c271-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_84c271-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_84c271-da\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_84c271-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_84c271-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_84c271-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_84c271-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_84c271-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_84c271-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_84c271-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_84c271-da\">Choose fixtures that allow most if not all light from the bulb to shine through for more illumination. And choose a light, airy versus one that is heavy and bulky to keep your space feeling bright and open.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_ff02f4-d0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_581bb0-78 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_581bb0-78 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-linen-sheers-ivory-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-lamp-facing-upward-content-2023-kips-bay-palm-beach-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"Modern lights point their bulbs upward toward the ceiling as one solution for how to brighten a dark room\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-linen-sheers-ivory-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-lamp-facing-upward-content-2023-kips-bay-palm-beach-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-linen-sheers-ivory-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-lamp-facing-upward-content-2023-kips-bay-palm-beach-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_88e444-9d\">Positioning<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec01f1-de\">Point your lights upwards toward walls and ceilings to illuminate every corner of the space. The effect will give your dark room a brighter, more inviting ambiance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_c28052-e6 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_0f0e96-14 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_0f0e96-14 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inverted-pleat-drapery-com-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-warm-light-bulbs-content-2020-kips-bay-palm-beach-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"Hanging glass light fixtures have warm temperature bulbs as one solution for how to brighten a dark room with cozy lighting\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inverted-pleat-drapery-com-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-warm-light-bulbs-content-2020-kips-bay-palm-beach-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inverted-pleat-drapery-com-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-warm-light-bulbs-content-2020-kips-bay-palm-beach-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_c2fb8c-76\">Color Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_64fc31-c3\">Light bulbs vary based on color temperature from cool white to warm white. Choose warmer lighting for a gentler, cozier feel that still brings brightness to your space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_05db6f-4f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_5a426e-fb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_861608-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_861608-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_861608-04\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_861608-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_861608-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_861608-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_861608-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_861608-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_861608-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"paint-with-white\" class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_861608-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_861608-04\">Paint with White &amp; Light Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_da4ed0-90 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_5dc8a5-1e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_c0aea6-c9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_c0aea6-c9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-victoria-hagan-tidal-line-slate-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-bright-utility-room-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"Off-white walls and a light Flat Roman Shades made of Tidal Line in Slate show how to brighten a dark room with light colors\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-victoria-hagan-tidal-line-slate-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-bright-utility-room-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-victoria-hagan-tidal-line-slate-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-bright-utility-room-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-victoria-hagan-tidal-line-slate-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-bright-utility-room-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roman-shades\/flat-roman-shades\"><em>Flat Roman Shade<\/em><\/a><em>, Victoria Hagan <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/designer-collection\/tidal-line\"><em>Tidal Line in Slate<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14\"]{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_780f9f-14\">You likely remember from school that white reflects light while black absorbs it. One of the best ways to brighten a dark room is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/brighten-a-dark-room-2213441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paint it white or off-white<\/a>. Painting with white or very light colors helps to reflect light from even the darkest corners, making the entire room feel bigger and brighter. To balance the brightness of your space, add some darker elements and texture with window treatments featuring a subtle pattern in gray or off-white colors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_7fc8f4-8e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_732638-6c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_732638-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_732638-6c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_bab1f2-d1\">Opt for Light-Colored Flooring<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_f7728e-47 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_639cc7-b0 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_a06926-b5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_a06926-b5 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-light-flooring-content-2020-smallwoods-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"Light wood flooring under a window with drapery in Silk Dupioni, Pewter, shows how to brighten a dark room with light floors\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-light-flooring-content-2020-smallwoods-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-light-flooring-content-2020-smallwoods-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-light-flooring-content-2020-smallwoods-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/pinch-pleat-drapery\"><em>Pinch Pleat Drapery<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/silks\/silk-dupioni\"><em>Silk Dupioni in Pewter<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same way that white or light-colored paint is one way for how to brighten a dark room, so is white or light-colored flooring. Choose hardwood flooring in a light wood tone or bright white or off-white tile to help illuminate your space. Depending on the type of flooring you have, you may even be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/design-decorate\/room-ideas\/g3464\/how-to-brighten-a-dark-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paint your floors white<\/a>. Be sure to keep a good amount of the flooring clear of furniture to ensure you get the best brightening effect with your flooring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If re-doing the flooring isn\u2019t an option for you, consider an area rug.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_8637bf-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_16fbb9-c2 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8402_b2fae7-6b:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8402_b2fae7-6b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_b2fae7-6b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-awning-stripe-fawn-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-area-rug-content-2020-smallwoods-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"A small room with a wood chair with a woven backing and seat features wood flooring and a bright striped area rug\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-awning-stripe-fawn-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-area-rug-content-2020-smallwoods-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-awning-stripe-fawn-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-area-rug-content-2020-smallwoods-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_62669f-a6 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_f7dbbc-47\">Brighten Your Floors with an Area Rug<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2\"]{font-size:14px;line-height:24px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_320c19-d2\">A bright, light rug helps illuminate your floors while providing visual and tactile texture to your space. Choose a solid color for a simple aesthetic or go with a subtle pattern like a striped design to bring a touch of visual complexity into your space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_157017-7e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_41b69e-34 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_848316-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_848316-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_848316-99\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_848316-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_848316-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_848316-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_848316-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_848316-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_848316-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_848316-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_848316-99\">Embrace Minimalism<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_96fb65-8e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_d665e5-3c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_88da88-e8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_88da88-e8 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-aventura-roman-shades-sheer-elegance-cocoa-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-minimalist-space-content-2022-yorktown-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A small nook features warm tones and a window with an Aventura Roman Shade made of light filtering Sheer Elegance in Cocoa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-aventura-roman-shades-sheer-elegance-cocoa-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-minimalist-space-content-2022-yorktown-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-aventura-roman-shades-sheer-elegance-cocoa-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-minimalist-space-content-2022-yorktown-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-aventura-roman-shades-sheer-elegance-cocoa-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-minimalist-space-content-2022-yorktown-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roman-shades\/aventura-roman-shades\"><em>Aventura Roman Shade<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/sheers\/sheer-elegance\"><em>Sheer Elegance in Cocoa<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39\"]{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_1f21a8-39\">When considering how to brighten a dark room, sticking to a minimalist approach can ensure the end result is a bright, open room. Filling your room with too many pieces of d\u00e9cor and furniture can actually make your room feel smaller, darker and more cramped. This is because items in the room, whether furniture or d\u00e9cor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesandgardens.com\/interior-design\/how-can-i-make-a-dark-room-brighter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create more shadows<\/a> which can make the room feel darker. The best ways to brighten a dark room often involve simplifying your design and optimizing functionality, like replacing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/blackout-window-treatments\">blackout<\/a>, bulky window treatment with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/light-filtering-window-treatments\">light-filtering<\/a>, tailored window treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_54b0cb-1b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_19c595-74{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_19c595-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_19c595-74 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_ec5b41-ad\">Pick Bright, Streamlined Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_5156fa-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_144462-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_144462-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_144462-ed inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_c10731-d0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_c10731-d0 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-feather-palm-roller-shade-morrison-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-furniture-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"An office features simple, streamlined furniture in light colors including a whitewashed wood table and pink chair\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-feather-palm-roller-shade-morrison-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-furniture-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-feather-palm-roller-shade-morrison-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-furniture-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-feather-palm-roller-shade-morrison-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-furniture-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87\"]{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_4e92ea-87\">When thinking about how to brighten a dark room, furniture is a key element that can transform your space, helping it to feel lighter and brighter. For your furniture, be sure to choose pieces that are both light in color and design. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydomaine.com\/how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-4767866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streamlined, airy pieces of furniture<\/a> will minimize the number of shadows, and choosing white and light colors will further help to reflect light for a brighter, more welcoming space. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_c5178c-80 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_6ba657-89 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_195303-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_195303-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_195303-bf\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_195303-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_195303-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_195303-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_195303-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_195303-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_195303-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_195303-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_195303-bf\">Choose Bright, Neutral Accent Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_425ccf-d9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_a30d0c-55 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_f25868-76 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_f25868-76 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-woven-wood-shade-harper-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-neutral-accents-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"Woven Wood Shades in Harper, Ivory and Tailored Pleat Drapery in Luxe Linen, Oyster create a bright living room\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-woven-wood-shade-harper-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-neutral-accents-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-woven-wood-shade-harper-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-neutral-accents-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-woven-wood-shade-harper-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-neutral-accents-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: Inner Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/woven-wood-shades\/cascade-woven-wood-shades\"><em>Cascade Woven Wood Shades<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/woven-wood-shades\/naturals\/harper\"><em>Harper in Ivory<\/em><\/a><em> and Outer Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/tailored-pleat-drapery\"><em>Tailored Pleat Drapery<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/most-popular\/luxe-linen\"><em>Luxe Linen in Oyster<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5\"]{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_9724d1-e5\">Looking for simple ways to brighten a dark room? Try adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realhomes.com\/design\/how-to-make-a-dark-room-brighter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bright, neutral accent colors<\/a> to your space in the form of d\u00e9cor and textiles like bedding, throw pillows and blankets. Swapping dark bedding with white or neutral light-colored bedding can instantly bring a pop of brightness to your room. In family rooms with chairs and sofas, create a lightened space with white or light-colored throw pillows and blankets. To also bring a bit of visual interest to your space, choose light, bright textiles made of different materials for a variety of textures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_9a93ae-ac alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_6fd764-23 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fed55d-3e\">Hang Mirrors on Your Walls<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_eefc1c-26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_aef74b-7b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8402_fda2a4-c4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8402_fda2a4-c4 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-baldwin-stone-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-mirror-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A mirror with a sunburst design reflects light from a window partially covered with a Flat Roman Shade of Baldwin in Stone\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-baldwin-stone-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-mirror-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-baldwin-stone-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-mirror-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-flat-roman-shade-baldwin-stone-how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-mirror-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roman-shades\/flat-roman-shades\"><em>Flat Roman Shade<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/wools\/baldwin\"><em>Baldwin in Stone<\/em><\/a><em> with <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/designer-fabric-collections\/samuel-and-sons\"><em>Samuel &amp; Sons trim<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/drapery\/samuel-and-sons\/flanders\"><em>Flanders in Granite<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c\"]{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8402_fe2878-5c\">Mirrors are one of the simplest ways to brighten a dark room, and they also help your room to feel larger by creating a sense of spaciousness. Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.froy.com\/how-to-brighten-a-dark-room-in-8-ways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">position your mirrors<\/a> so they reflect the existing light in your room, optimizing the brightness you have. This can mean placing the mirrors opposite a window to reflect natural light or placing them near an electrical light source.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8402_458e34-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8402_458e34-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8402_458e34-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8402_458e34-07 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_458e34-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8402_458e34-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8402_458e34-07 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8402_51e3ed-73\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-expert-design-advice\">Get Expert Design Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For guidance on how to brighten a dark room with windows, schedule a design consultation with an expert Design Consultant. With their window treatment expertise and eye for design, they can help you choose the perfect window treatments to optimize the light in your space while providing you with the privacy you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all 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