The fact that your home needs natural light is a no-brainer. The physical and psychological benefits of living in airy, sunlit surroundings have been established over and over again. Natural light keeps us healthy, upbeat and energetic, and has become even more essential now as we spend most of our time indoors.

Natural light is also one of the simplest fixes for our decor woes. It makes colors look better, textures stand out, and creates a vibrant yet calming ambience that artificial lighting struggles to match. The catch is that most urban homes don’t get enough natural light, and those that do often miss out on the opportunities it offers.

Today, we’ll be looking at some simple elements and approaches that can help you make the most of the natural light entering your living space. In the process, you’ll be making use of natural color palettes that imbue your home with a refreshing, welcoming warmth.

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Know Your Natural Light Colors

How daylight behaves upon entering a room depends on the combination and composition of colors within it. To master the calming natural aesthetic, maximize the use of natural light colors. White and off-white tones will create the best foundation for this purpose. This doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with stark white walls and ceilings. Subtle prints and patterns that loosely stick to white and light natural color palettes can help create beautiful sunlit settings.

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White and neutral shades regularly feature in Nordic and Scandinavian decor, where amplifying the available sunlight is a key objective. You can safely use removable wallpaper and furnishings that make use of these hues. Going for floral or botanical prints is best, as they will further strengthen the nature-inspired theme. Light wooden flooring, and hints of your favorite pastel shades will add depth and interest.

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Use Natural Elements With Your Natural Color Palettes

With natural light decor, you’re essentially trying to channel the sunlit outdoors in your living space. Consider completing the picture with generous amounts of indoor greenery. Houseplants with their vibrant and varied green tones complement natural light colors beautifully. They are also a quick way to render the space dynamic, and they pair effortlessly with woodsy tones and earthy finishes.

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Pro tip: If you’re really looking to up your breezy decor game, consider introducing hints of pale blue into the picture. This will bring a bit of the ‘sky’ element into your decor and complete the natural color palette you’re working with.

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Introduce Artificial Light With Caution

In a room that receives ample sunlight, natural light colors are at their gorgeous best during the day. In the evening, however, they pose the risk of looking washed out if you’re not careful about your lighting choices. Instead of large, bright light sources, go for multiple smaller fixtures, and layer them throughout the room. The idea is to get as close to the daylit effect as possible. Place lamps, candles, etc. at varying heights, and go for standalone spots, chandeliers or floor lamps in areas that need focused illumination.

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Pull Off A Clean Modern Look

Natural color palettes don’t just find use in cozy, chic spaces laden with indoor greenery. If you prefer sleek proportions, high-contrast palettes, and metallic accents, light natural colors won’t let you down. You could go for light-toned marble floors, faux stone wallpaper, and the occasional wooden accent to set the color scheme. This will allow you to introduce dark-toned furniture and fixtures without diluting the essence of your soothing color palette.

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