Dont be scared of the dark!
(Unrelated: It also provides prime selfie lighting.)
Lots of Lights
This sounds obvious, but its not as simple as one extra large fixture.

Credit:Brian Bieder Photography; Design by Maggie Griffin Design
Metallic fabrics are a go-to of hers as well.
The concept is brilliant: bring the outside, the source of natural light, inside.
Another option, if patterns arent quite your thing:colorsfound in nature.

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
Using pops of color in pillows and smaller pieces will add personality, Griffin says.
As mentioned before, if your preferred hues also happen to be found in nature, even better.

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn