A repurposed basement can add a lot of value to your home but because they typically don t have big windows they can be quite dark.
How to brighten a wall with light.
These nuts appear as domed shaped hex nuts or a small ball.
If it needs lightening mix white paint with the same undertones creamy warm or blue gray cool into the remaining wall paint and cover the base coat with the lighter shade.
Glare reflective surfaces can play to your advantage when it comes to bouncing light.
While you don t want to go glossy on the walls remember.
You could add texture with grass cloth or go bold with a patterned design she notes.
Here are some ideas to inspire you.
Look for two decorative lock nuts on the exterior light s base against the wall.
Published february 2 2018 updated june 15 2019.
Start with a light backdrop zoet advises.
For a room with limited sunlight opt for glimmering items such as acrylic accents translucent furniture and mirrored surfaces like a reflective coffee table.
Select a wall color that will reflect light around the space not absorb it alternatively take advantage of the uninterrupted wall space and get creative with wallpaper.
Check out the dry paint color in all light daylight and artificial.
Luckily there are some simple ways to brighten up a dark basement.