"With the days getting shorter, the amount of natural light diminishes, so keeping your home bright and cheery can be a challenge. But these easy (and relatively inexpensive) tips from Vern Yip can lift the mood."
6 Ways to Warm Up Your Home this Fall
1. Hang Mirrors on Walls Opposite Windows "Mirrors will take whatever natural light is coming in and bounce it right back into the room. The larger the mirror, the more light you’ll get. And you don’t have to stick to the framed kind: Try Mirrored end tables, coffee tables, chests, buffets and consoles… Just be sure to use them sparingly."
2. Frame Familiar Faces "Brightening a room sometimes has as much to do with your perception as with the actual light level inside a space. Use the change of seasons as a cue to reframe or add new photos of family and friends. And since fall coincides with the indoor entertaining seasons, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy your updated frames."
3. Use Candle Sconces "Sconces are an inexpensive, dramatic way to add elegance, warmth, and comfort while keeping the flames out of reach of pets and kids."
4. Embrace White "A little bit of white- a fresh coat of semi-gloss paint on molding, a vase of white flowers, or a white bowl filled with shiny green apples- can make any space feel fresher."
5. Install Brighter Bulbs "Most incandescent bulbs emit a yellow glow that dulls a space and visually drags it down. Consider switching to halogen bulbs designed to emit a pure, white light that mimics natural daylight; they come in almost every style and size. I use PAR20 and MR16 bulbs. Both emit a clean, pure white light that makes a room feel sunny inside."
6. Toss in Some Pillows and Throws "Combat the cold and dreary weather by adding pillows and throws to your living room, family room and bedroom. Pick colors that play up shades you already have in artwork, rugs or curtains. Or if a room has mostly solid upholstery, bring in pillows and throws that are patterned or made of textured fabrics in cotton, velvet or faux fur. The contrasting elements will make everything pop visually."
Photos via 1)Better Homes & Gardens; 2)Snap-Snap; 3)I.O. METRO; 4)HGTV; 5)House Beautiful; 6)Coco+Kelley
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