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The Ultimate Guide to Natural Light: How I Brightened My Dark Rooms Without Renovation ☀️

Walking into my Victorian terrace for the first time, I fell in love with its character - but not with its cave-like rooms. When contractors quoted £15,000+ for skylights and window expansions, my heart sank. However, this challenge led me on an fascinating journey to brighten my space without major renovations. Today, I'm sharing how I transformed my gloomy rooms into light-filled havens for less than £500. ✨ Key Takeaways Through my brightening adventure, I discovered five game-changing principles that transformed my home: Strategic mirror placement can double perceived light Light-coloured walls reflect up to 80% more light Furniture placement impacts light flow significantly Window treatment choices make a massive difference Regular maintenance increases natural light by 30% 🪞 The Mirror Magic Revolution My light-enhancing journey began in my north-facing living room. After weeks of research, I took a leap of faith and invested in a large mirror from my local glass cutter. At ...