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Need help with a dark dining room

9 years ago

We bought a 1940's bungalow in Dublin, there is a kitchen extension along two thirds of the back of the house making the dining room very dark with little natural light, Ceilings are about 9+ feet tall, any ideas appreciated on how to make the most of this room...

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handymam
9 years ago
If you could provide some pics, it would really be helpful, and you will get more responses. :)
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lucidos
9 years ago
Light colors, reflective surfaces and mirrors are the best suggestions I can give you without seeing an image. Also lighting, sconces go a long way for brightening up the space.
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insightt
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks I'll take some photos tomorrow and upload, it looks like a building site at the moment as we pulled everything out
handymam
9 years ago
I am sure the addition of pics will bring lots of people out to help you!
printesa
9 years ago
Agree with lucidos. Light colors and mirrors. Lighting is important and you need it at different levels (chandelier, lamps)

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