Brighten Your Apartment with These Tips!

A brighter apartment will make your home appear larger and more inviting, creating a space where you will feel energized and content. There are many ways to brighten your apartment to improve its appearance and comfort. These simple decorative tricks can drastically transform your apartment, making it feel light, airy, and welcoming:

Add the Right Lighting

Using right types of lighting in your apartment can have a big impact on the indoor atmosphere. During the fall and winter, days are shorter with fewer hours of sunlight. This means you’ll use your indoor lamps longer; however, making smart lighting choices can reduce your utility bills and keep your apartment looking bright all season long. Spread ambient lighting throughout each room, focusing on lamps that will shine light on walls and ceilings where it can be reflected to create greater comfort. If you have areas you want to highlight, such as art or other décor, use accent lighting to draw attention to these features while also adding light to your space. In areas where you read, do schoolwork, or perform other tasks, use focused task lighting for greater comfort and convenience.

Hang Mirrors

Mirrors are a versatile decorative tool that reflect light and views to make a space seem much larger and brighter. You can use mirrors to brighten small spaces, especially in areas that don’t have dedicated windows—but take care to make sure the mirror reflects something that’s worth viewing. Placing a mirror across from a light source, whether natural or artificial, makes the greatest use of its reflective properties. Large mirrors work well in areas such as dining rooms and bedrooms, while smaller mirrors make a great addition to a bathroom, entryway, or hall. “Leaner mirrors” are an increasingly-popular concept—these large mirrors are simply allowed to lean against walls, rather than hanging. These mirrors work well in corners, where they can be used to soften and brighten your space.

Use Bright Colors

One of the simplest ways to brighten your apartment is to utilize bright colors in your décor. Bright colors reflect light and help to open up a space; large, bold patterns will achieve the same look, so don’t shy away from them. Keep in mind that you don’t need a neon palette to make a room look bright—pastels and softer shades are also considered light, bright, and airy colors. Pair a bold color with white or silver for a more modern, sophisticated look. Bright accessories such as throw pillows, rugs, and flowers can add punches of color to any room. Because it can be tempting to overuse a bright color palette, which will create a chaotic rather than inviting space, keep your color schemes to two to three colors per room to avoid this common mistake.

Are you ready to enjoy a bright, inviting apartment in San Diego? BLVD63 offers resort-style apartment living, complete with apartment features that include stainless steel appliances, natural wood-style flooring, and ceiling fans in every bedroom. Visit us online to check out our full list of amenities and features, or contact us today to begin the leasing process.