As another cold, dark, freezing winter season comes to an end, most of us welcome the springtime and its beautiful weather and longer daylight hours. Whether it’s the nicer weather or the spring fever energy, this lovely season is often a reminder of the home improvement projects pending on our lists of things to do.

Take a look at any Instagram and Pinterest photos of home designs and improvement ideas, and you’ll immediately notice that brighter, well-lit homes are always featured as the ideal living space. If you’re feeling as though your home is starting to feel like a dark, gloomy cave, an effective home improvement project might be in order to brighten up your home for spring.  

All Weather Seal of West Michigan is a reputable home improvement company that specializes in upgrading homes with new windows, doors, siding, and patio renovations. We’re excited to share our greatest tips for beautifying your living spaces this spring, to help you experience the joy of a better, brighter, more beautiful home in time for summer.

Bigger Windows Let In More Natural Light

Look around your home and observe the areas where you and your family spend the most time. In most cases, this will be the kitchen, the bedrooms, and the room where the TV and game consoles are located. If the areas are dark and cramped, take a look at the windows in each space and what they’re doing to add light to the area. If they’re blocked by large furniture, try rearranging your furniture layout to clear the way for the light to stream in. In extreme cases, consider tearing down a wall and adding a window for more sunlight to stream in.

There’s no question that larger, strategically placed windows can instantly brighten up your living space. Often, a home with older windows might benefit from replacing existing window products if they’re scratched, scuffed, or cloudy. Brand-new, crystal-clear window replacements can be just what your home needs to feel lighter and more beautiful—and can also save you plenty of money in energy bills as well.

Patio Doors That Allow Sunlight to Enter

Similar to installing newer, bigger, or additional windows, patio doors can be upgraded with clear glass doors to add light to the backside of the house. If your patio doors are solid, or if the glass is scuffed, cloudy, and hard to see through, replacing them with beautiful sliding glass could make a huge difference in the way your home looks and feels indoors.

Better Lighting Can Make Your Home More Pleasing

Aside from allowing more natural light to enter your home, you can also add more light sources in your home in order to make it brighter. Plus, it is important to check if your existing light bulbs are white and bright. Bulbs that give off light that is yellowish are not recommended and must be replaced with white LED ones.

Paint Your Home in White or Light Color Swatches

Light colors, especially white, but also light gray, beige, and sunny yellow, can reflect light and make your home look brighter. If your home’s walls and furniture are darker in color, changing the color scheme to a lighter palette could make your space seem brighter, more open, and cheerful. For best results, seek the advice of a home improvement specialist to help you design the perfect colors to open up your home with more light.

Add Mirrors as Part of Your Home Decoration

Similar to how light colors on the walls reflect the light, mirrors have the same effect in a home as well. Mirrors are gorgeous home decorations and work very well when used to brighten up a room. This is especially true when the mirror is positioned across a light source or a window. Additionally, mirrors can create an illusion to make any space appear even more spacious than it actually is.

Lighter Curtains, Blinds, and Window Shades

Aside from reflecting light, furniture and curtains that are light-colored can give off that clean, bright look and feel. Think about replacing dark-colored window coverings, whether they’re blinds, shades, or curtains, with lighter colored materials. White, gray, and other light colors are interesting to consider if the goal is to make the living space appear brighter.

You can also layer your existing dark or heavy curtains with a lighter, sheer window covering to use during the day (while blocking out light and gaining privacy with the heavier curtain at night and in the early morning).

The Most Preferred Home Remodeling Company

Spring is the ideal time for beautifying your home, whether it’s a deep, spring cleaning or home renovation project. If you are looking for a trusted home remodeling company to help you make your home more efficient, functional, and aesthetically appealing, All Weather Seal of West Michigan is here for you with top-quality remodeling services for all of your home improvement needs.
Aside from our exceptional door and window replacement services that can help you take advantage of natural light and make your home more energy-efficient, we can also offer other products and services that can give your home a revamp and boost its value, appeal, and level of comfort.

With more than three decades of experience in the home improvement industry, we have established a solid track record of satisfied clients with our team of expert designers and remodelers, top quality products, and reasonable rates. Furthermore, exhibiting our excellence are the numerous awards and accolades such as the A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

If you want to learn more about how All Weather Seal of West Michigan can help you, contact us today or fill out this quick online form for a free and accurate in-home estimate.