For obvious reasons dark furniture can lead to a darker space in general.
How to make a room with dark floors look brighter.
This can be complex light adding a new light fixture or it can be as simple as changing out the bulbs.
Large mirrors with slimmer frames are best because they bring in light while.
The best way to control this factor other than replacing your floors is to put down a light area rug.
A mix of overhead lights and lamps is best.
In tiny spaces they re a bit overwhelming but they re perfect in a basement.
9 hang plenty of mirrors.
Lighting can make a huge difference no matter the size and color of your room.
The color contrast will offset your flooring and give you a nice balance of light and dark.
The best way to compliment your dark floors is with light colored walls.
A dark floor can make a room feel heavy.
Better yet add punches of blue and black or navy to a room to create a beachy vibe that recalls luxe seaside getaways with plenty of summer sun.
Light colored decor like rugs and curtains.
If your room already has dark wood flooring you don t have to cover it with wall to wall carpeting to brighten the room.
Choose a light neutral shade like tan taupe or beige.
Strategically place a mirror or two in a dark room and it will reflect light making it feel brighter and bigger.
Other ways to brighten a room without paint.
Double the amount of sunlight in your room by allowing it to bounce off reflective surfaces.
I really like these daylight led bulbs for really dark spaces.
It does not have to be a solid color but if you opt for a patterned rug make sure the overall color scheme is light and bright.
Mirrors places across from windows or light sources.
However a light floor can brighten it.
Therefore be sure you have adequate ambient and task lighting throughout to brighten it appropriately.
Not only that but the lighter color will cause more light to bounce around your room making it naturally brighter and feel larger.
Start with the natural light and remove or replace any heavy drapery or blinds.
Shiny surfaces to reflect light.
Instead consider some short of sheer or cellular blinds something that will let the light in or even no window treatments.
Look especially to thin linear elements such as these chairs or long floor lamps sharp picture frames or patterned fabrics for the right dose of darkness.