How to Make Small Spaces and Rooms Look Bigger

Most people have a least one room in their homes that could stand to be a little larger. In fact, the majority of people believe that some of those rooms are too tiny for stylish décor, so they opt not to decorate at all. If you are trying to decorate a smaller area, don’t cram in multiple elements. Instead, try to make a few work for you. They won’t overpower the space or cause the eye to focus on too many facets at once.

Subtle lighting will make a big impact immediately. If you have fluorescent lighting, get rid of it. Opt for softer, less abrasive light. Affix lighting high on the wall instead of the ceiling. Choose lighting fixtures that are thin and sleek and steer clear of bulky piece. You’ll like the look they create.

Avoid “Attack of the Tsotchkes.” The more small boxes, picture frames, and candles you use, the more filled up a space looks. Place a few well-chosen items on a narrow shelving unit for maximum impact in minimum space.

 Your furniture should not overpower the area. Choose shelving that leans against or mounts to the wall, or something that fits snuggly into the corner. You will save a lot of space that way.

 

 The art you choose can easily open up the room. A lot of Starbucks coffee shops have done a stellar job of making their smaller locations look large by hanging black and white photographs surrounded by large white mattes in matte-colored frames. By hanging these in multiples against a darkly painted wall, you’ll create the illusion that the room stretches farther back. White and off white are great colors for creating space, so if you don’t want to paint the room white, go for white-matted sketches, photos, or simple designs instead.

 

 

Hang draperies well above the window frame. Choose drapes that hang all the way to or puddle on the floor. It will elongated your windows and make your ceiling appear higher. You’ll want to hang them about a foot higher than the top of your window, if you have the space for this. Even an outside-mounted wood blind or cellular shade mounted a foot about your window would do the trick.

Stick with a few colors. If you were dead set on using multi-colored curtains and loud wallpaper, reconsider it. It’s difficult to get the best of both worlds. While you might love paisley wallpaper, save it for a room a larger room. Choose neutrals, then add a pop of blue or green by tossing in some throw pillows, or some upholstered chairs.

Really utilize mirrors! Mirrored lamps, mirrored furniture, a mirror on the wall. They will make the room appear up to twice the size.

Really plan out your project. Trying to pack as much as you can into every inch of an area will only cause you grief. Write out the few pieces you must have, or the design elements you really want to incorporate, then work to make sure all other rules to make the room look larger are followed. If you absolutely have to wallpaper your small room in paisley, stick to all neutral furniture, white chairs, white-matted artwork, sheer white draperies, and fall in love with your home all over again.

 

Happy decorating,

Comments

[DIY Dave]

Some really useful tips. Making a room bigger is such a challenge. I am trying to redecorate our small kitchen.

Cheers

[order drugs]

Great tip indeed, I have a small to decorate, I will definitely try your suggestions.. Thanks..