Make room for the morning light
The same room can feel surprisingly different when a chair is moved, a shelf is cleared or a curtain is opened a little wider.
Watch the light before moving the furniture
Spend a little time looking at the room in the morning and again later in the day. Notice where the light falls and which surfaces reflect it. This is often more useful than choosing a new colour from a small sample.
Open the storyArrange a shelf with a little breathing room
Begin with the things you actually use. Put frequently opened books within easy reach and gather small objects where they can be picked up without moving everything else.
Open the story