{"id":95367,"date":"2026-03-02T10:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=95367"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:28:07","slug":"5-ways-to-brighten-rooms-with-natural-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-brighten-rooms-with-natural-light\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Brighten Rooms With Natural Light"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>As we get ready to spring our clocks forward, you\u2019ll want to make the most of that extra hour of sunlight! We\u2019ve gathered five easy tweaks that can help make your space look brighter with natural light.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 47%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>1. <strong>Optimize Your Use of Mirrors<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirrors can help make rooms appear bigger and more spacious. Strategically place a mirror across from a window or door wall. The mirror will reflect the light throughout the room, making it look brighter. Using a large wall mirror will amplify the effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"894\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Mirror-scaled-e1772141552389-1200x894.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95375 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Mirror-scaled-e1772141552389-1200x894.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Mirror-scaled-e1772141552389-600x447.jpg 600w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Mirror-scaled-e1772141552389-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Mirror-scaled-e1772141552389-1536x1144.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Mirror-scaled-e1772141552389-2048x1526.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:48% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Furniture-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95372 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Furniture-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Furniture-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Furniture-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Furniture-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Furniture-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>2. <strong>Use Light, Neutral-Colored Furniture<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing dark furniture with neutral-colored furniture is an easy way to help sunlight bounce throughout a room, especially if it\u2019s a smaller room that doesn\u2019t get much light. If you aren\u2019t wanting to replace bigger furniture items, try out a glass or transparent coffee table to create a more airy feel and open up a room.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>3. <strong>Get a Neutral or Pastel Rug<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A white, ivory, yellow, grey, or warmer peach area rug will open up the room, especially if you have darker wood floors or carpet. This will not only add softness and texture to the room, but it will also help natural light flow throughout the space.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"887\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Rug-1200x887.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95373 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Rug-1200x887.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Rug-600x443.jpg 600w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Rug-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Rug-1536x1135.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Light-Rug-2048x1513.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Minimal-Walls-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95374 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Minimal-Walls-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Minimal-Walls-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Minimal-Walls-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Minimal-Walls-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Minimal-Walls-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>4. <strong>Don\u2019t Crowd Your Walls With Too Many Pictures<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love a good gallery wall, but they aren\u2019t recommended for rooms that need a little extra light. Use a minimal amount of art or pictures on the walls, so that natural light can bounce off of the walls more easily. When choosing your art pieces, go with more lightly-toned wall art.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>5. <strong>Deep Clean Your Windows!<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step doesn\u2019t require any spending, just a little elbow grease! Especially after winter, our windows can get quite dirty, which will limit the amount of light that comes through our windows. So get out your rag, bucket, and glass cleaner and give all of your windows a deep cleaning\u2014on the inside and the outside.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Clean-Windows-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95370 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Clean-Windows-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Clean-Windows-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Clean-Windows-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Clean-Windows-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/30blackcherry.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/H2HSp2026_Clean-Windows-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trying out these steps will not only brighten your room, but will also brighten your mood! Natural sunlight increases the release of serotonin in your brain, which is known as the \u201chappy hormone.\u201d Serotonin can also help you feel more focused and calm, so these are great steps to implement in your home office, too. Give them a try!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we get ready to spring our clocks forward, you\u2019ll want to make the most of that extra hour of sunlight! 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