Finally evaluate the furniture colors in the room.
Brighten up living room with dark furniture.
Dark colors are tricky.
Pay attention to wall color curtains and rugs and mix neutrals and darks with brighter colors.
To immediately brighten the space give the ceiling a fresh coat of white paint.
A dark ceiling can loom above a room and make it feel small.
Adding just a few brighter accessories like gold and ice blue pillows cream chairs and a white rug significantly lightens this room up.
Heavy wooden beams can darken a room.
Going for a fresh lighter look in your living room.
However dark furniture might also make the space look dull and lacking in light.
I love antiques solid wood furniture and aged wood finishes.
Instead of the rich neutral backdrop you envision brown walls brown flooring and brown furniture may give your room a cave like feel.
How to lighten up space around dark furniture dark furniture can add a rich elegance to a room.
If you have multiple dark pieces paint one or two white.
Again white reflects light.
Therefore when you incorporate white furniture in a dark room it will help brighten the space.
With some design tips the monotony of dark space can be turned into a space that is still invigorating warm and welcoming.
Feel free to take these ideas and run with them tear up some flooring or bring on the paint bucket.
If running s not your style baby steps work too bring in a pastel chandelier over a dark dining area or just a vibrant piece of art over a dark sofa.