Small
spaces are easier to decorate, easier to keep clean, and easier to organize.
But still, it is important to create an illusion of large space. The following
tips help you to make your space more spacious:
Provide
more depth to your space using light colors or dark colors
The medium
shades always make a room appear smaller, but when you use bright whites and
deep dark paint colors, you create contrast, which creates the illusion of a
larger space. The dark and warm colors make the space feel cozy and intimate,
whereas the light and cool colors make space feel open and airy. Select soft
tones of blue and green for an optimum effect.
Utilize
hidden storage or multi-functional furniture
Use the furniture that consists of
multi-functional storage in it. The furniture that consists of storage in it
helps us to make our room look more spacious.
Hang
floor-to-ceiling curtains
Hanging
long curtains just below the ceiling that sweep all the way down to the floor
helps us to make our ceiling look higher.
Use a many
small decorative items instead of a few larger decorative items:
Lots of
small things around the room tend to feel like clutter and make the room look
smaller. Limit the decor groupings to 3 or 5 items. The décor accessories on
every single surface of the room causes more clutter to the space.
Display
large-scale art
If you
would like to décor your wall with an art work, opt for a large sized art work
or a wall accent instead of small decorative items. It is preferable to leave
some of the wall blank so that there is no feeling of clutter around the space.
Lit Your
Space
Any room
will look larger if it's well-lit. Either use natural light or artificial light
to lit your space. Avoid heavy drapers. Let the light of the outdoors enter
into your space by opening windows. More the lamps more the space will be
created.
Go Big
Use a few
large, simple pieces of furniture or accessories instead of several smaller
pieces that makes a small space look more cluttered. With open space, the room
will appear to be more calm and comfortable.
Exposed
legs make your space look more spacious
Chairs,
sofas and beds with exposed legs always make the illusion of an extra room.
Reflective
Surfaces
The usage
of a large framed mirror on a wall, or stand an oversized framed mirror against
a wall creates an illusion of larger space. The room and light will be
reflected that results in a more open feeling.
Declutter
your things
There's nothing that makes a small space
feel more cluttered than having too much stuff. With things neatly arranged and
out of sight, the space that is in view will feel orderly arranged.
Buy a
visually interesting ceiling light fixture:
Incorporating
ceiling lights with details draws the eye upwards and adds height to a room.
Some of them are chandeliers, flush mounts, and kids’ lighting.
Coordinate
Wall and Furniture Colors
The Pieces
of furniture that match the wall color always tend to blend with the space
creates the illusion of a large room.
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interesting facts or tips about your space, visit themaark.com.
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