A dark flat? – we have a solution!

When looking for a flat to buy, we are often put off by a dark interior. Everyone would of course like to buy a bright and spacious property, but not everyone can afford one or has the time to search for the perfect interior. Perhaps it is worth giving a darker flat a chance? The right interior design can work wonders.

How much light enters a flat depends first of all on the number of windows. It sometimes happens, however, that even with sizeable windows there is little light inside. This is due to their being placed on a north- or east-facing wall. Fortunately, even in such a situation we are not doomed to a dark and gloomy interior. A few styling tricks will brighten any property.

Go for light colours

This is fairly obvious advice. Light colours on the walls and ceiling will not only light up the flat, but also make it seem more spacious. It does not have to be classic white straight away. An excess of it can make the interior cold and not very cosy. Light pastel shades, on the other hand, are a good choice. Also go for satin paints, that is, ones with a delicate sheen that reflects the light. Such a treatment will brighten the rooms further.

Choose a light floor

In dark rooms it is worth going not only for light walls but also for light floors. If you choose laminate flooring, go for a light wood colour, or even white. Let us also opt for light floor tiles, carpets and rugs. As with wall paint, the floor also benefits from some shine. So choose varnished parquet. Anything shiny has a brightening effect.

Do not block the windows

If our property is not blessed with much incoming light, the decorations around the windows must be chosen carefully. Do without net curtains of any kind, which would further limit the amount of sunlight coming in. If you do not want to leave the windows completely "bare", it is worth adorning them at the sides with airy curtains in light colours. Such a solution will decorate the wall with the windows, but will not restrict access to daylight.

Additional decorations

It is worth breaking up light walls and floors with bold decorations. They should be strongly coloured. Let us also follow the rule: less is more. In dark rooms, let us therefore go for single but eye-catching ornaments. There must not be too many of them, as they would overwhelm the whole design. One or two elements in vivid, cheerful colours, on the other hand, will help to brighten the interior.

Do not forget about mirrors either, which visually enlarge a space and thereby brighten it.

When choosing furniture, it is worth opting for a bold, vivid colour that contrasts with the light colours of the floor and walls. The finishing touch of the decoration will be cut flowers, which are associated with the sun. Their presence brings it inside.

Choose good-quality lighting

The most important element is intense overhead light, which will effectively light up the room. It is worth supplementing it with other light sources in the form of floor lamps, pendant lamps or wall lights. Light scattered in several places will effectively brighten even the gloomiest flat.

As you can see, a dark property by no means condemns its owners to a lack of light. It is all a matter of good interior design. It is therefore worth considering buying this kind of flat and arranging it yourself, especially as properties with such a drawback are often simply cheaper.

On the other hand, if you want to sell a dark flat or house, you now know how to arrange it to make it more appealing to potential buyers.