Most people are hesitant when it comes to purchasing anything white for their homes, but it's a necessary evil when you're working on a room without windows.
And while the chances of staining a white sofa or rug are high, the risk is worth the reward. By adding a long, white sofa and accent cabinet next to each other, we were able to make the wall look taller and wider, which made the room feel larger and a bit brighter automatically.
If you have just one dark piece in the room, it’s going to stick out like a sore thumb. So you really want to look for ways where you could introduce a color or a tone in a couple of different moments.
Without windows, you're forced to create your own light, so don't be afraid to go overboard with lamps. Because our living room only has one overhead light and a skylight that doesn't always provide the sunlight we need, Modsy put three lamps in the room—one on either side of the sofa and a floor lamp in the corner by the TV.
If you want to turn off the overhead lights you have more than enough lighting to create a really beautiful and peaceful environment at night as well
Another trick to fake more light in your space is to add a mirror.
Houseplants add life to your space, so placing a few around your room will help make the area feel more alive. You can also opt for light-colored planters to spread smaller moments of brightness around.
If taking care of plants isn't your thing, there's another way to make the room feel alive that doesn't require any maintenance: Invest in meaningful art.