With these seven easy tips you can make your room seem bigger.
1. Use Natural Light
Everywhere, as much as possible. Natural light brings
more dimension and an airiness that can’t be duplicated by electricity, so
bring it in as much as possible. Don’t block windows and use semi-transparent curtains to let in the light.
2. Reflect On Mirrors
It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book, but one of the
most effective. Be liberal with your use of mirrors throughout your home, and
even install mirrored closet doors. By using large or floor to ceiling mirrors and strategically
placing them to reflect windows or other rooms, you trick the eye into thinking
a room is larger than it is.
3. Ceiling and walls same color
Breaking up your design with hard lines or contrasting
colors divides a room into several mini-rooms—at least to the eye. Instead, try
to paint the ceiling and walls the same
color.
4. Built-In Shelves
Built-in shelves are a small room’s best friend because
they add storage without taking up valuable floor space. Build them floor to
ceiling to make your room seem taller and don’t make them too deep.
5. Multipurpose Furniture
Similarly, everything in your small room should pull
double duty. Think of an ottomans that can also be a coffee table, or a coffee
table that can be used as storage, or a game table that doubles as a dining
table.
6. Wall-Mount TV
Entertainment centers are beautiful, but if you’re tight
on space, try wall-mounting your television. You’ll need a wireless model or
one with bluetooth capability to fully pull this off, but if you’re capable,
you’ll save a lot of space. Store your DVDs in wall shelves or within that
double-duty ottoman.
7. Raised Furniture
A not so well known trick is raised furniture. If you
design using furniture with legs instead of a skirt, you’ll be adding negative
space below. This keeps a room from feeling too grounded or boxed in. While
you’re at it, keep furniture away from wall, even if it’s just a few inches.
This makes it feel like you’re not fighting for every inch of space you can
get, even if you are.
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