Take down any window treatments that make it difficult for you to get natural light. konganun/ShutterstockNatural light can brighten a room, make it look larger, and show off light-catching finishes, according to Annie Santulli of Annie Santulli Designs. So, naturally, the first thing she thinks you might want to get rid of is any window treatment that makes it especially difficult for you to get natural light. "Window treatments should frame a space, but they don't have to be overbearing or heavy to add warmth," Santulli told BI. "Using sheers or translucent metallics are a way to create some level of coverage without adding weight."

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Persons: Annie Santulli, Santulli