9 Shut off your ceiling lights, and turn on your lamps.
Any light is going to work wonders in brightening up a room, right? Well, not so much. While having a ceiling light in the center of the room can make the space feel more closed off, having properly-placed lamps will really add a pretty glow. “Ceiling lights make everything feel drab, heavy, and harsh. Instead, use multiple smaller lamps in darker places in the room to create a more open space,” says minimalist lifestyle blogger Jenny Mustard.
