So you’ve just moved into your new apartment and found it too bright for your own liking. Or maybe your existing room has the same problem. There are numerous easy ways to darken a room, ranging from the ultra-simplistic to the semi-difficult. With a few simple steps, you can create a darker, more inviting room.
Instructions
Darkening Your Bedroom
1. Perhaps the easiest way to darken any room is to put black-out shades on all of the windows. This is especially true if your room has windows that directly face the sun for most of the day (or in the morning). You can purchase black-out shades from any major home-furnishings store; the price can range from around $20 to $200 depending on the style and overall quality. Make sure that you measure your windows before heading to the store. Measure across the top of the window frame, as well as determining how long the window actually is.
2. If you can’t afford a black-out shade, using dark bed sheets is another great way to darken any room. Make sure that the sheets you choose are quite large; king-size works best. You will want to fold the sheets over at least twice -- three times, if you can -- to maximize light blocking. Once you have folded the sheets appropriately, you can drape them over your windows in order to make them look like more then a simple sheet.
3. With your hammer and nails, nail the sheets into position. Do not use tacks, because the sheets will weight them down, and you will soon find your newly made drapes on the ground.
4. If blocking light isn’t enough to darken your room, you will want to actually darken the entire room through painting. Visit your local home-improvement shop and pick out a darker paint to apply to your walls. A deep red, green or even dark blue are great hues with which to darken your room yet still keep it warm and inviting.
5. Make sure that you cover all of your furniture before you begin painting; if possible, remove it completely from your room. Place masking tape where the ceiling meets the walls to prevent paint from getting on your ceiling. You may need to re-paint your room a couple of times to make sure the color is as deep as you desire.
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