Floor lamps in living room (Image credit: Shutterstock). Multiple sources of ambient lighting can really open up a dark space, especially if you don’t have much natural light.

If you have a dark room lacking natural light, you'll want to check out this brilliant hack that increases the amount of light let in through a window.

A dark, windowless room (or a room whose window looks out on a nearby wall) can be a depressing and unhappy place. The good news is, there’s a solution for a wide range of budgets and energy levels.