How do I add light to a dark foyer inexpensively?
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Re-paint to off white add a lamp minimize clutter to make the space look larger = brighter. Mirrors can reflect light from other areas.
Hi Donna! Lightening the color of the hall helps. If you can add plug in lighting or wired in lighting, it will help. A mirror helps reflect the light, also.
Hi Donna. Mirrors are the best way to make a room look bigger than it actually is. Reflecting light is the best way to accomplish this. Do something interesting on the ceiling to draw the eye up. Either with paint or light. You could even install crown molding and run rope lights behind it. Paint with very light colors. Good luck.
Paint will help lighten it. A white ceiling is especially helpful.
Mirrors can bounce the existing light around some.
You can make a fake window https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/faux-real-window-of-opportunity.
Also you can lighten dark floors (even if you do that be putting down a light colored runner or throw rug).
Use brighter light bulbs in existing light fixtures.
Lighten up on accessories. Too much stuff can darken a room or area.
Painting the ceiling with a satin finish will bounce more light.
Look for LED lighting in the 2400 -3000 Kelvin range, marked "soft white".