I’m an interior designer – turn your home from ‘interrogation room’ to cozy haven with cheap step after work

AN interior designer has revealed her most important tip for homeowners to completely transform the vibe of their spaces. Laurin White said it just takes a few bucks and 20 seconds after work to turn an “interrogation room” into a cozy oasis. An interior designer has said warm lighting can completely transform how homes appear Credit: Getty She said fluorescent lights will give rooms an ‘interrogation room’ feel Credit: Getty In a conversation with The U.S. Sun, White said the temperature of light bulbs is the “number one thing” she urges property owners to consider. White admitted it “sounds crazy” but gave a breakdown of how the Kelvin light scale will determine whether a room feels like a dentist’s office or an actual liveable space. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! “You may use a fluorescent light for something like a doctor’s office, but that is not the temperature […] that you want your house,” she said. “I suggest everyone seek to use 2700 Kelvin, 3000 Kelvin, but no brighter than that. read more lifestyle stories “It will change the whole feel of your house. You’ll feel like you’re in an interrogation cell if you go to 4,000, 5,000.” White said cheap, warm-toned lightbulbs can be purchased for just a few bucks at stores like Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. “You don’t want to do the bright light or the bright daylight, and you just have to make sure to read the right label,” she explained. “You can source those on Amazon. I obviously will suggest your local hardware store to support local. You can get them at any price point.” Most read in Lifestyle Laurin White has worked in the industry for 16 years Credit: Courtesy of Laurin White This isn’t the only mistake White has noticed in her 16 years as an interior designer. She also revealed two wall colors making some bathrooms feel “unclean,” and the home decor item to never buy at chains like Walmart. Comment now