How can I bring natural light into a dark house?
The ever on house are deep, plus there s lot of trees around our home.
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Call a Aborist and get a professional opinion on the tree’s. Consider an exterior color change to your home. Some Colors draw light while others reflect it. Use shear curtains instead of drapes. Make sure no furniture is blocking a window. Consider a sky light. Upgrade the lighting in your home.
I painted the dark paneling, doors and kitchen all white. It mad a world of difference.
install tube lights. Tube lights are like 4” round cylinders that let light in from your roof into a room using no electricity Surprising how much light in darker areas they can provide
I would suggest tube lights and using lighter paint colors /furniture in your home. It will make the biggest difference!
If the eaves are extra large, the design was meant to keep light out. Adding lamps and reflective surfaces indoors will help.
I would hang a mirror across from any windows you have to bounce light around the room