- Agree about the coatings—my windows have triple panes but I think it’s the low-e layer that makes things feel less bright.
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Did this in my living room and it helped, but still feels different than sunlight.“Maybe try swapping out bulbs for higher lumen LEDs before adding more fixtures?”
- Anyone tried those “daylight” style LEDs? Wondering if they make the room look too cold or harsh, especially with all that insulation.
- Also curious if anyone’s found a paint color that helps bounce light around better with these windows.
Tried the daylight LEDs in my bedroom—definitely brighter, but yeah, kind of harsh and a bit sterile. If you want to keep things feeling warm, I’d stick with soft white bulbs. For paint, I used a light greige (Behr’s Silver Drop) and it actually helped bounce what little sunlight I get. Not perfect, but better than my old beige walls.
For paint, I used a light greige (Behr’s Silver Drop) and it actually helped bounce what little sunlight I get.
Totally agree about the paint color—lighter walls really do help, especially if you’re dealing with less natural light. For the triple pane windows, in my experience, they can make rooms feel a touch dimmer compared to old single panes, just because of the extra glass layers. But using soft white bulbs and lighter paint like you did can offset that. I swapped all my bulbs for warm LEDs and it made a big difference in coziness, even if the daylight ones are technically “brighter.” It’s all about the balance between insulation and that inviting vibe.
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I haven’t really noticed my triple pane windows making things much darker. Maybe it depends on the brand or coatings? In my small living room, the difference from my old single panes was barely noticeable. If anything, the insulation benefit outweighed any slight dimming. I do agree with this though:
Warm LEDs help, but for me, I’d take the energy savings over a tiny drop in natural light.It’s all about the balance between insulation and that inviting vibe.