Making Small Spaces Feel Larger Whether you long for greater square footage but arent quite ready to purchase a larger home or just have a few rooms you feel are on the smallish side, there are ways to make smaller homes - and smaller spaces - feel larger. Just utilize these simple decorating tips and your home will soon feel spacious. Color selection: To make a small room feel larger, layer shades of the same color. Layered colors accentuate depth and minimize any feeling of flatness. For example, layer glazes of color on your walls, or break a larger wall up into blocks of color. Dont forget the ceiling! Use a lighter shade of your wall color on the ceiling to create an uninterrupted flow. Window treatments: Select window treatments in a color close to that of your walls. This will create a soft frame around the windows while maintaining the visual openness of the space. Choose fabrics that are light or sheer to let in natural illumination. Hang the window treatments from the highest point on the wall to draw the eye upwards. Mirrors: Mirrors catch and reflect light, effectively making small spaces appear larger. Place mirrors strategically throughout your room. You may want to have them reflect the focal point of your furniture arrangement, or the beautiful view from your window. Smoked or bronzed mirrors have the same effect without being as bright and reflective. Flooring: Keep the color of your flooring continuous throughout the rooms of your home. This will make the entire space feel like one larger area rather than a bunch of smaller ones. Furnishings and Decor: Efficient floor planning is essential in small spaces. You can place furniture against the walls to create the illusion of wide-open spaces. Or choose some furnishings you can see through. Consider chairs with exposed legs or tables with glass tops, for example. You dont have to decorate a small room with small objects however. That would actually emphasize the smallness. Instead, use fewer larger objects. Consider tall items such as folding screens, wall tapestries and tall plants to enhance the rooms height.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:39:00 +0000
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