If you want to let in more natural light, I suggest either solar shades or sheer shades. Both let in plenty of natural light without sacrificing privacy. Here are examples of both: http://www.blindsgalore.com/solar-screens http://www.blindsgalore.com/sheer-shades

One of my clients had no designated space for puja in their home, and they would have had to squeeze it into a passage somewhere. So when they came to me for ideas, I noticed in the floor plan that they had a beautiful covered verandah overlooking a private garden. The wall of that verandah was towards the east side of the garden. So I thought- why not carve out a rustic simple puja space here? Outdoors? The client was game. And this was the result- a 2'-0" x 2'-6" wood panelled niche in the wall, with a simple clay Krishna placed on a wooden bracket with a delicate hanging brass lamp

Keep things cool Cooler shades such as grey and blue help walls recede, making the room feel more spacious and light. Bring home the sunshine Light but warm colours such as terracotta or yellow can mimic sunshine and make a space feel bright and airy. Pale ceilings Keep the ceilings in a light colour to make the room appear larger and lighter. While white is your safest bet, you can opt for mint or sage green for a pop of colour.

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