Small rooms tend to feel even more cramped when they’re dark and closed off. Increasing the amount of natural light they receive through windows and other openings can immediately transform a dark room, making it appear larger and more inviting. Here are some ways to increase the amount of sunlight your home receives.

Top 4 Tips for Illuminating Dark Rooms

1. Add Larger Windows

Letting in more natural light is the most effective way to brighten any space and make it feel larger. If a room feels too dark even with windows, maximize the amount of light they’re letting in by expanding it. Speak with a glass company about installing larger windows or additional panes to let in more light from the outside.

2. Switch to Glass Doors

Traditional wood or vinyl doors block sunlight rather than letting it in. In dark spaces, consider having these doors replaced with types made completely or partially from glass to allow additional natural light through. To keep your privacy and enhance their look further, you can add curtains or glass designs to the panels.

3. Cut a Window Through the Wall

Even if your dark room doesn’t have much access to sunlight or the outside, you can still brighten up the space by sharing light with another room. Have a window cut into one of your interior walls to let you see a second space, which will borrow the light from the other area and open up your home.

4. Install a Skylight

If there are too many trees blocking the light around your home or you don’t have access to an exterior wall, let in the sunlight through the ceiling instead. Skylights illuminate top floor spaces that don’t have enough traditional windows, and create a stunning and unique feature in any home.

If you’re interested in brightening up your space with new windows and skylights, contact Shepard’s Glass in Kalispell, MT. Since 1959, this family-owned and -operated business has specialized in all things glass, providing installation and repairs for entry doors, sliding glass doors, shower doors, vinyl windows, and more. Send them a message on their website to request a quote, or call (406) 755-4540 to discuss your project.