6 Feel-Good Design Tweaks That Make Any Room Feel Brighter

If there's a certain room in your house you and your family members tend to avoid, it might be how the space is subconsciously making you feel. Rooms that strike a balance between bright and cozy are natural gathering magnets, simply because they're more cheerful places to dwell.

The good news is that all it takes is a few simple design changes to make a big impact. We sought some advice from three Southern designers who work with clients regularly on this very goal. Here are some of their trade secrets for making a room go from drab and heavy to bright and light.

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