Add Light to Dark Homes with Window Treatments

Blinds by Design • December 10, 2021
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With the coldest and darkest months ahead of us in Central Kentucky, we find ourselves searching for any opportunity to catch some warm rays of sunshine. With only 9 hours of daylight in December, it becomes a necessity to bring light into your home to maintain productivity while also boosting your mood. At Blinds by Design, we love helping our customers bring out the best in their home through the power of interior décor. Let’s take a closer look at our favorite tips for bringing some light into your home this holiday season.

1. Open up your space with sheers.

Lightweight window treatments like sheer shades are a great way to let more natural light shine through even when your sheers are lowered. Sheers allow for soft, diffuse light to gently illuminate a space rather than the direct slats of sunlight that enter through blinds and shutters. Sheers keep your expensive furniture and hardware floors safe from prolonged expose to UV rays while providing a sense of privacy. For higher degrees of light control and privacy, you can opt for roller or Roman shades in a lower opacity. 

2. Upgrade to motorized window treatments

Give your home a facelift with smart shades and blinds. Motorized window treatments from Blinds by Design smoothly integrate into your home for seamless operation that works around your unique routine. Create custom lighting profiles and schedules for your blinds or shades to follow throughout the day, including the option to sync your motorized shades with your local sunrise and sunset time. Motorized window treatments with adaptable schedules are especially useful in Central Kentucky where the amount of daylight varies widely throughout the year. Keep your home well-lit with bright, natural sunlight without a second thought with motorized shades.

3. Consider decorative mirrors

If you’re looking for a new décor piece to refresh your dark living room or bedroom, consider investing in a decorative mirror. Mirrors are a great chance to express a little personality, especially if you opt for a non-conventional style like a trapezoid, one shaped like waves, or circles. Mirrors are a subtle way to make a space feel bigger while also helping to reflect additional light.

4. Choose lamps instead of overhead light

Add some light to your space this winter with the power of lamps. Overhead light can be harsh, and sometimes it can feel a bit artificial and utility if you have LED lights. The soft light of lamp with fabric window treatments creates a cozy atmosphere regardless of the time of day. So, even when the sun starts to sink below the horizon, you’ll have plenty of light throughout your home to help gently keep away the dark.

5. Get help from the experts

Need help tackling the lack of natural sunlight in your unique home? Blinds by Designs is happy to offer in-home consultations where we can work together with you on site to develop a custom window treatment solution to bring out the best in your Kentucky home—no matter the time of year.

Revamp Your Home with Blinds by Designs

Want to add some brightness to your home this winter? Refresh your interior with brand-new window treatments from Blinds by Designs. Contact us schedule a free in-home consultation. We are locally owned and operated, always proud to service Lexington, Louisville, and the surrounding areas.

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