5 Tips To Give The Illusion Of Natural Light In Order To Sell Your Home

In the current competitive housing market, sellers need every edge to attract potential buyers. According to Happy Beds, a leading UK bed retailer, one feature stands out as the most wanted feature in bedrooms after analysing the 200 most viewed homes on Rightmove: ample natural light.

A stunning 80% of the most popular homes on Rightmove boast bedrooms filled with natural light. Large or multiple windows that allow sunlight to flood the room can make the space feel larger, warmer, and more inviting. But how can you give the illusion of natural light to get the best chance of a sale?

Decorate with lighter colours

When decorating your bedroom, opt for a pallet of light and neutral tones such as creams, and pastels. These shades reflect more than darker shades, which helps the room feel brighter and more spacious. To finish the look, consider light-coloured furniture and bedding to finish the effect.

Add reflective surfaces

Did you know that mirrors can act just like a table lamp and lighten up your room? Mirrors reflect natural sunlight and when strategically placed, can be a game changer for your bedroom.

When deciding where to place your mirror, the best spot to place your mirror is directly in front of your windows with lots of natural sunlight. Here, the natural light will enter the room, hit the mirror, and be reflected across the room.

Large mirrors are the best option, as they reflect the most light and will brighten up your dark room in no time. Also, consider metallic ornaments or glossy furniture to brighten up your space. Your mirror selfies have never looked better…

Make your windows a focal point

That bed in front of your window, stop it! Anything that is obstructing your windows is also stopping natural light from hitting your room. If you have curtains, avoid heavy curtains with dark shades. Instead, opt for lighter fabrics in softer colours that allow light to filter through but maintain privacy.

Ditch the wall art in favour of mirrors

Live, laugh, love photo frames or paintings on the wall? Ditch them.

While they’re amazing for showcasing that wonderful personality of yours, they impede your room’s ability to transfer light. Like dog to man, bare walls are light’s best friend. Consider replacing your artwork with light-reflecting mirrors or simply cutting down on the number of artworks.

Lick of paint before selling? Avoid gloss, say experts

It could be easy to presume that high-shine materials are better at reflecting light, right? No. The opposite is true.

Gloss finishes diffuse light rather than bounce it back, meaning all that wonderful natural light goes to waste, failing to brighten up dark rooms effectively. Matt furniture and paints, however, do the exact opposite. They reflect light back into the room, creating a fresher, lighter feel. This is because matt surfaces scatter light more evenly, enhancing the overall brightness and preventing the harsh glare that glossy finishes can sometimes cause.

When decorating your bedroom opt for matt and see the difference!