One trend that’s never going to die is the bright and airy look for homes. It’s one of the best ways for a house to look less cramped, but it just has this positive mental impact, too. It feels so refreshing, it’s vibrant, and these homes look magazine-worthy, such as something you’d see in House Beautiful. When it comes to these spaces, it looks like a lot of work and a heavy thought process has gone into this, just from the appearance alone.
But the reality is that it’s actually pretty easy to make just about any home appear bright and airy. You don’t even need to have giant windows in each room either to achieve this. So, what all needs to be done to create this open and inviting environment? How can you make your home as swoon-worthy as others who’re doing the bright and airy concept? Well, here’s exactly what you need to know!
Let There Be Natural Light
Essentially, the more natural light, the better it’s going to look for your home. So, with that said, are there ways that you can allow more natural light to come into your home? For a lot of people, it’s really about the window treatments you use.
By all means, all homes should have window treatments because the last thing you want is to have your belongings sun-bleached. But curtains usually block out light, while something such as shutter blinds tends to create the balance of instant access to natural light while at the same time blocking out the harmful UV rays from hitting your furniture and decor. But it’s not only about the window treatments either. Make the most of it by ensuring that your windows are clean and unobstructed. If there’s dust or smudge on your windows (in and out), you can definitely expect this to really obstruct the natural light from getting into your home.
Go with Light Colours
When it comes to creating a bright and airy home, you just can’t do it with dark colours such as black, red, grey, and so on. You absolutely need soft and light colours. Light, neutral colors like white, cream, pale gray, and soft pastels can reflect light and make a room feel more open. You might even want to go ahead and consider painting your walls, painting your ceilings, and even furniture in these soothing shades to create a sense of airiness.
Embrace Transparency
When it comes to home decor trends, transparency is usually looked down on because it doesn’t help with creating much depth in a space, but at the same time, the rules can be a bit bent when it comes to a bright and airy space because the whole point is to give the illusion that the room is wide and light and transparency features help with that a lot. So, why not go with transparent or glass furniture and decor items, such as acrylic chairs or glass coffee tables? These items take up less visual space and contribute to a lighter ambiance.
