17 Embrace negative space.
People love filling up their homes with anything and everything they can, but when it comes to brightening things up, your best bet is actually clearing things out. “Empty space in between or around things creates an interesting visual feature. It’s an excellent way to create a more open and light room,” says Mustard. “All of those places that are now empty and look like the perfect place to put something? Instead, leave them empty and let the space be visually peaceful.”
