Tricks To Make A Small Home Appear Bigger
Residing in a compact home can pose challenges. Possessions seem to be scattered around constantly. There are various simple techniques you can use to create a sense of spaciousness in a room and deceive the eye into perceiving it as larger than it actually is. These methods also help in keeping clutter at bay.
Create illusions with paint
There are numerous crafty techniques to create the illusion of a larger room. For instance, painting both the ceiling and skirting/base boards in the same colour as the walls will blur the borders, resulting in a more spacious appearance. For those who are feeling daring, incorporating the same wallpaper on the ceiling as the wall will not only draw attention upward but also add a unique touch to the overall look.
Simplify your furniture
Incorporating sofas and legged cabinets into your furniture layout will provide a spacious appearance by revealing more of the floor. Consider avoiding oversized and bulky pieces that can consume valuable floor space, and opt for minimalistic options to maximize the area.
Go for neutral colours
By maximizing the available light, one can easily create the illusion of a larger space. Employing light colours and a neutral colour palette can completely revamped a space. And don’t be afraid to inject some colour through different accessories in a room.
Let the sunlight in
To avoid giving the illusion of a smaller space, choose light and airy drapes instead of heavy curtains. For example, in two of our bedrooms, we have opted for sheer drapes. Alternatively, consider installing shutters like the ones we recently added to our conservatory. If it were up to me, I would have shutters throughout the entire house.
Leverage the mirrors
For those of us struggling with limited natural light in our homes, consider incorporating strategically placed mirrors. Placing them opposite windows will effectively reflect and distribute light throughout a space. Additionally, the use of mirrors can create the perception of more space in any room – so don’t hesitate to add them in every room!
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