"Are you lacking natural light? We asked a crack team of experts for their top tips on how to tackle those dingy corners..." The Guardian Weekend Magazine

THE TEAM
…Juliet Wills, founder of de Valero Design

COLOUR TRICKS
"A warm and rich colour in a room is only as good as its accents and accessories."
"Yolky, mustardy or earthy yellows work well, but keep away from acid tones or anything with an over cheerful name tag."
"Warm, rich and vibrant colours are the way to go."

PATTERN AND TEXTURE
"overscaled patterns open up a space..."
"wallpaper with metallic accents…another source of reflection for ‘lift’..."
"Small, busy and dense patterns will make the room feel cramped and inherently darker."

PLANNING YOUR LIGHT
"Cosy, but not dingy, pools of light are essential."
"Use shades that allow light to diffuse through."
"uplighting the walls and ceilings so they are pushed up and out..."