Designer Hacks: Brighten Your Dark Space with These Tips

1.  A disco ball

One of the ways she does it is with disco balls of all different sizes carefully placed around a room — not hung from the ceiling like at a disco, but thoughtfully placed in unexpected places, like in a basket, on a bookshelf, or, in my case, on a windowsill. When the sun hits the disco ball, it refracts light in the happiest little sprinkles around your home and is an instant mood booster. Amazon carries tons of different sizes at affordable price points, and the secret is finding ones with a styrofoam base. They're super lightweight, and you'd never know it from looking at them."

2.  A floor lamp with attached tray

If you're a floor lamp person, Ina suggested this curved, multifunctional lamp that may be perfect for you. The tray table has a USB port to charge your devices and an on/off switch so you can turn it on or off without having to get up. It makes for a great bedside lamp and table combo or can make a lounge-y couch corner extra cozy.

3. Peel-and-stick wallpaper

Recommended this cheerful mustard-y gold and white Spoonflower peel-and-stick wallpaper to add a dash of color and light to a dark space. It's durable and long-lasting, but won't wreck your walls if you try to remove it, making it ideal for renters or the more fickle among us.

4. An antique-style silver brass wall sconce

Couldn't resist adding this dreamy and ethereal vintage-style sconce. These custom-made ceramic and brass lamps are a delicate and unique way to bring light to a space, and since the flowers each point in a different direction, light is diffused softly and deftly throughout the space. They're as practical as they are gorgeous.

5.  West Elm Streamline rounded edge floor mirror 

For a simple, sleek look, it  recommends this mirror. It is available in three different frame finishes: antique brass, dark bronze and brushed nickel. Find the one that best suits your space and prop it up for some instant light.

6.  LED backlight sheets

Ina suggests that "for a slightly more technical solution, these flexible LED panels can be installed onto almost any surface and covered with a translucent material like acrylic to create beautifully illuminated surfaces that really add a special touch to a room. Place the acrylic panel at least two inches away from the LED panel to assure you don’t get any 'hot spots'."

7.  Sun floor mirror

Although still pricey, this mirror captures the same art deco aesthetic as the last one, but at a fraction of the cost. It's made of neutral-hued cane that adds texture and light and couldn't be lovelier.

8. Mid-century dual armed long sconce

If it's a mid-century design you're after, They pointed us in the direction of this dual-armed sconce from Amazon. You can purchase it individually or as a pair, with each functioning as plug-in light source with in-line on/off switches. Affix one or two next to the bed in a moody bedroom or by a reading chair in a cozy nook.

9. Decorative Dressing Floor Standing Mirror

If you want to invest in a statement floor mirror, this beauty from Anthropologie will add charm, light and style to your space for years to come. Recommended by amazon, this handcrafted burl wood frame brings texture and the elements inside thanks to its lovely natural texture.

10.  EcoSmart white strip light

These are not your everyday LED strip lights. Amazon turns to these EcoSmart strips to add a pop of light without taking up space. These smart lights pair with the Hubspace app as well as Alexa and Google Assistant. They come with a remote control and have dozens of pre-programmed light settings and modes. Use aluminum channels like these to install them with ease.