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Be cool in 2014

Be cool in 2014

Date: 2014-01-31
Brightening up your home can breathe new life into worn furniture and drab walls. Fresh paint gives rooms a clean, fresh look. Minimizing furniture opens rooms up and makes them feel more spacious. Taking advantage of natural lighting whenever possible helps to give rooms an airy feel. There are a number of ways you can take advantage of these tips, so if you're trying to transform your own home take a look at these 24 blog posts.

Paint Colour - Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to paint your walls white in order to achieve a bright and airy room. Ice blue, light green and other muted, neutral colours can achieve a brighter space. To balance the colour, keep the woodwork white. 

Bedroom Ideas - To achieve a bright, airy feel in your bedroom, let in as much natural light as you can. Avoid using heavy blinds or curtains to cover windows, and make sure the furniture size complements the size of the room. By creating as much visual space as possible you can open up a room of any size. 

Lighting - While natural light is very important, there are times when there just isn't enough. When adding lighting to a room, avoid harsh fluorescent lights, which don't achieve the same feeling as natural light. These six blog posts will explain the different types of lighting that will help brighten up a room and mimic or enhance natural light.

Decorating - Sometimes achieving a bright and airy look can be accomplished with the right furniture and accessories. Light, sea-inspired colours and white furniture are great for decorating rooms that you want to achieve the open, airy feel in. Read these six blog entries to learn more about how to decorate a room, even a bathroom, to make it bright and airy.