How to plan the perfect light-filled home – 3 experts share the tricks of the trade to create a home that's light, bright and welcoming

White painted dining room with wooden dining table and a banquette bench behind it. There's a vase of decorative twigs on the table.

Ever walked into a space and found yourself feeling instantly calmed? We bet such an interior made the most of light, creating a bright, welcoming space that aligned with the natural world, simple living and general feel-good vibes.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Michelle Halford, interior stylist and designer at the Designer Chaser and author of The Quiet Home (£27, Mitchell Beazley)

‘A light-filled home feels both calming and quietly energising'

Lara Clarke, Founder of Lara Clarke Interiors

‘A light and bright home makes you feel instantly calm and restored'

Sophie Allport, Artist and Co-Founder of Sophie Allport

‘There's something uplifting about spaces that feel airy and full of light. They often make me feel calmer and more inspired to be creative'