Joe Szabo Scottsdale Real Estate for Sale
- Remove ornaments or anything hanging on your windows. The glass panes must be clear and unobstructed.
- Cut back tree limbs that block natural light reaching your windows. Similarly, remove indoor shelves and plants blocking your windows.
- Window treatments: replace dark or heavy looking drapes.
- Consider shutters, sheer white panels, or cut-to-measure blinds at a home center. They are relatively inexpensive and you can revitalize your rooms in one weekend
- Mount your valance higher to let in more light while making the window appear larger.
- Yet another possibility is to leave windows bare for a fresh, on-trend look.
- Remove doors and let adjacent rooms share their light. This works well with dining and living rooms.
- Reflect light with strategically placed mirrors. Do this sparingly or risk being labeled as the house of mirrors.
- Replace the solid door of your study room with a French door so light can permeate to the rest of the house. To upgrade inexpensively, buy a French glass insert and install it yourself.
- Clean your windows and skylights. Layers of grime can filter out an amazing amount of light.
- Consider a new decorative glass insert for your main door. Glass inserts are economical and easy to install. You’re guaranteed to buy lots of light for your foyer.
