Tips On Decorating A Dingy Basement Using Scented Candles And More

Irrespective of how well designed


your home may be, there are bound to be a few areas, some nooks and crannies which do not seem


to receive as much natural dayulight as


others. Washrooms and basements are the the rooms


which spring readily to mind . So what what should you do to light up a room in our home that doesn't have


any windows, to eradicate the


impression of confinement? Surprisingly enough it is actually


simpler than you may have


imagined . The following tips are


perfect for those areas where there is little or no natural daylight,


such as the basement or indeed any other place in the home that is dark


and spartan. The first - and perhaps most obvious - idea is to decorate


the area in question with rich, vibrant colours. Hang brightly coloured wallpaper or  paint


walls and other surfaces in vibrant, light colours to come up with a fresh look and to create an impression of airiness, of a larger


space. The walls, for instance ,


could be painted in a light colour such as cream -  other colours such as shades of yellow, light red or


orange can also be used , though in


this case you need to show a little


disipline , just in case the


final look is a little gaudy. The same applies to


any furniture that you choose for these areas: warm colours would be


suitable for sofas and chairs.


Vibrantly coloured cushions and throws will help


open up even the most confined of rooms . By all


means, choose one or two darker coloured pieces


in you are looking to generate contrast. The idea is that they


contrast with the warm colours that dominate most of the room. In any restricted space


your choice of lighting is also vital .


Get this correct and it can make a massive


difference to the look of your


room. The opposite is also true, so it is worth devoting some time and


attention to. Pick the most suitable form of lighting. Most basements have low ceilings,


and therefore it is not ideal to use


hanging lamps, as there is simply not enough headroom for them to work


well . You will be


left with pools of light reflected low against the walls, which will


create a claustrophobic effect, exactly what you are trying to avoid. A


good alternative would be to use wall fittings,


table lamps or even floorlamps or uplighters. Alternatively,  why not try some scented candles to give that extra welcoming touch? Scented candles from companies


like True Grace candles


or Yankee


candles


are attractive enough to


compliment any decorative effect you wish to achieve. Not


only will they give your basement a subtle diffused light but they will


also make it smell beautiful which can


also be a problem in basement areas.  Do not be tempted to treat the


basement any differently   from remaining parts of your home, taking the same


care and attention to its decor as you would do with the other parts of your home. After all, if you show a bit of flair   you can transform a plain, functional basement used previously for little more than storage, into an appealing additional room in your home.



The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store where you will find a wide range of home fragrances, including scented candles, by makes such as Yankee candles