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Normal mirror/Frosted mirror/white paint - What reflects light best ?

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Hi!

I'm re-modelling my extra bedroom (14'x9'6"). This room has 2 large windows at NE and SE side of the room, but they open inside. One opens to the kitchen another opens to the living room. The one near kitchen gets more sunlight.

Other half of the room does not have any window and it is very dark.

My goal is to maximize floor space and maximize light.

I've already changed the king size bed to a loft bed. I've got my floor space.

Whole room will be painted in light cream/ light green color and ceiling will be painted white. All furniture will be painted white or light green (depends on wall color).

Now, to get more natural light I'm planning to place a wardrobe (6'x6'6"x2') in such a way that it reflects the light towards other side of the room.

Can anyone please tell me which one of these will be best choice for wardrobe door if I want to maximize light ?

1. 'Normal' mirror

2. Frosted mirror

3. Glossy white paint

4. Glossy white board

Thanks.

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Cynthia Taylor-Luce
5 years ago
A normal mirror will reflect back any light that permeates the room. You've made a lot of nice changes to the room but have you added any lighting? This sounds necessary.
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akiraikamoto
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi Cynthia, thanks for your comment.

I still haven't decided about lighting. First, I'm trying to get as much natural light as possible. If there are still some dark corners left, then I'm planing to use light on those areas.
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Cynthia Taylor-Luce
5 years ago
Try to get as many light sources into the room as possible. Even if the room were bright during the day, you need night-time lighting!
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DESIGN415
5 years ago
A 'normal mirror will reflect the most light for you.
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akiraikamoto
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks.

I've decided to make it 5-door wardrobe. 3 doors will be full size mirrors and 2 doors will be painted glossy white.

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