Don’t live in the dark, let us shed some light on your home with our Georgia Homeowners Insurance!

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM
Are you always worried about the next accident that will strike you residence? Living in fear is not a healthy way to function. In order to get out of this mindset, you need protection you can count on. Once you know your family and property are secure, you can get back to doing what you love.

According to The Duluth Patch, most houses have at least one room that is always dark. This can create a drowsy or lousy mood in the room and can lead to eye strain or possible accidents. Therefore, the following are things you can do affordably to lighten up your room:

Add more lights. Many people rely solely on the standard overhead lights for illumination. Room lighting should come from three levels – low, middle, and high. You can create a much brighter and more comfortable room by adding lamps on the tables and up lights behind furniture or plants.

Use eggshell or semi-gloss paint on the walls. These finishes tend to reflect light in the room whereas a matte finish soaks up the light, making a room seem darker.

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Keep the ceiling color light.
If you want to paint your ceiling and your room doesn’t have much natural light, using a light color will keep the room brighter.

Hang a mirror. Mirrors, especially large ones, reflect light back into a room. Hanging a large mirror opposite a window is very effective.

Shiny surfaces reflect the light.
Metallic finishes are very popular. Put glass over your artwork, add a mirrored tray on a dark table, and set out a grouping of shiny glass vases in a vivid color.

At Grimes Insurance & Financial Services, we hope all homeowners take these tips into account to change the mood of their home from gloomy to sunny and positive. Having a bright, happy home can mean a world of difference when it comes to your safety. In addition, by having the extra protection of our Georgia homeowners insurance, you won’t ever have to worry about the dark, unpredictable events that could occur!

We understand that your home means everything to you and your family. Therefore, you must protect it with the highest quality security around. The options we offer include coverage for your personal possessions, liability, the structure of your home, and much more. We can meet your personalized needs so you are secured from the unique risks you face daily. If you are looking for peace of mind and a new light, follow the guidance our Georgia homeowners insurance agents can provide for you!


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