How to brighten up rooms with dark furniture

Dark colored furniture does not always mean the room has to be dark. There are actually many ways to use dark furniture and keep a room full of light.

In a recent blog post from Furniture by Dovetail, they explain many ways to make a room look brighter while keeping the beauty of dark furniture.

Dark wood and dark upholstery can give a room a rich and warm appearance. To lighten up the atmosphere around it, here are some tips from Furniture by Dovetail:

• Paint the walls a light neutral color: Colors such as white or beige work great. These colors will open up the room extensively.

• Put dark furniture in a room with natural light: Natural light will keep the room from looking too crowed and it will brighten up the area.

• Decorate with bright colors: Bright colored walls, throw pillows or rugs can have a brightening effect surrounding the darker furniture.

If you’re looking for beautiful dark furniture, be sure to look at Furniture by Dovetail’s handcrafted furniture collection.