Small changes can make a dark room feel much brighter without any construction.
Try
- Clear windowsills and move furniture away from windows
- Hang curtains so they clear the glass when open
- Trim shrubs and branches outside the window
- Swap heavy curtains for lighter fabrics or sheers
- Clean the glass inside and out
Know your directions
In the US, south-facing rooms get the most light through the day, north-facing rooms get soft, even light, east gets morning sun and west gets afternoon sun.
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