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    Jun 5, 2008, 05:42 PM
    Dark Front Room
    We live in a house with the family room in the middle of the house and there is only a glass door that lets in light. I have installed some track lighting but would like more ideas on how to make the room lighter and brighter. I have also painted the room. The exterior wall is brick. Please give me any ideas. Thanks
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    Jun 5, 2008, 07:36 PM
    I've always found that less furniture in a room helps as well...
    Candles might work too... throughout the room...

    Besides that, it sounds like you've already done the best tricks in the book w/ the new paint and overhead lighting...

    Maybe a mirror might add some reflected light from the door and track lighting...
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    Jun 5, 2008, 10:53 PM
    I'm getting ready to install a tubular skylight to my dark living room. The small one will light up 150 sq ft.
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    Jun 6, 2008, 08:00 AM
    Skylights sound like a good way to light up that room.
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