How to decorate a house if the sunlight is not good? 10 practical tips to solve lighting problems
Recently, the topic of "how to improve the lighting difference in houses" has soared in popularity on major social platforms and home decoration forums. Especially in autumn and winter, apartments with insufficient sunlight give many owners a headache. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific and practical decoration plans to help you create a bright and comfortable living environment.
1. Data statistics on popular lighting and decoration topics in the past 10 days

| Topic keywords | Discuss the popularity index | Main solution mentions |
|---|---|---|
| "Dark Hall Decoration" | 85% | Specular reflection, light color |
| "North facing room renovation" | 78% | Artificial light layout |
| "Small apartment lighting" | 92% | open design |
2. Core decoration skills to improve lighting
1. Color selection: mainly light colors
It is recommended to use light colors such as white and beige for walls and furniture to reflect more light. In popular cases, the spatial visual brightness is increased by an average of 40% after using light colors.
2. Mirror and glass elements
Installing decorative mirrors on the TV wall or aisle can refract and amplify existing light. Glass partitions instead of solid walls are a popular solution for small apartment renovations recently.
3. Lighting layout strategy
| Light type | Applicable area | Effect description |
|---|---|---|
| track spotlight | living room top | Multi-angle fill light |
| LED light strip | Cabinet/ceiling | Create a layered sense of light |
4. Reduce space obstruction
Open up non-load-bearing walls and adopt an integrated design for the guest and restaurant areas. Data shows that an open layout can increase lighting efficiency by more than 60%.
3. 5 low-cost solutions that netizens have actually tested to be effective
According to feedback from users on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms:
① Replace light-transmitting curtains (the heat of blinds increases by 35%)
② Laying glossy ceramic tiles (reflective effect is better than wooden floors)
③ Choose furniture with thin legs (reduce occlusion)
④ Add green plants to embellish (create a bright atmosphere)
⑤ Use metal decorations (enhanced reflection)
4. Suggestions from professional designers
House types with insufficient sunlight should avoid: dark wood veneers, heavy fabrics, and complicated ceilings. The recently popular "microcement" material has become a new favorite in darkroom decoration due to its high reflective properties.
Through the above methods, even a house with insufficient lighting can be given a new look. It is recommended to use a combination of techniques according to the actual situation, and give priority to cost-effective modification solutions.
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