Decorating a small space can prove to be a task because anything can go wrong seeing as you do not really have a lot of space to work with. But, put your worries aside as we tell you how to tackle this problem by simply tricking the eye to creating an illusion of expansion by exploiting certain decorative tips like using floor to ceiling curtains, using the right furniture pieces, portraying light in a certain way and choosing soothing even toned shades of paint to create the impression of space.
Furnitures
When choosing furnitures, its essential to choose pieces that offer maximum functionality in a small space. To choose a multi functional furniture basically means to pick a piece that can serve more than one purpose, for example, furnitures that have storage compartments like a night stand with drawers or a storage Ottoman. You can find a desk that can function as a dining table as well as a desk or reading table. Invest in pieces like folding tables/ chairs, sofa beds that can be rearranged to transform the look of a room. This is more conventional because other rigid furnitures take up more space in a room when not in use. Opt for sofas and armchairs that are raised on legs, which creates a sense of light and space.
Using bigger but fewer elements in a space can make it seem larger than it actually is. Avoiding small furniture may seem counter intuitive but a few oversized pieces work better in a modestly-sized room than a lot of tiny furnishings, which just make a room look cluttered.
Use sheer curtains that can be pulled completely away from the windows during the day; dark rooms look smaller. Hang the curtain rod near the ceiling, and have it extend past the sides of the window; this gives the illusion of a larger window, and therefore a larger room. Take book cases and cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. it would help draw the eye upward. Take Advantage of your walls, they are perfect for hanging shelves.
Using bigger but fewer elements in a space can make it seem larger than it actually is. Avoiding small furniture may seem counter intuitive but a few oversized pieces work better in a modestly-sized room than a lot of tiny furnishings, which just make a room look cluttered.
Use sheer curtains that can be pulled completely away from the windows during the day; dark rooms look smaller. Hang the curtain rod near the ceiling, and have it extend past the sides of the window; this gives the illusion of a larger window, and therefore a larger room. Take book cases and cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. it would help draw the eye upward. Take Advantage of your walls, they are perfect for hanging shelves.
Mirror/Light
A small room without proper light will look cave like/ claustrophobic so always keep it light and bright to give the illusion of height. Another good trick is to use mirrors by placing them on walls across from each other to produce the illusion of a room that goes on and on. Choose mirrors with thick glass, which better reflects dimension. A good mirror will do two things for a small room. It will reflect natural light and the light from lamps. Consider a striped floor, which will make your room appear like it goes on forever.Colours:
One of the easiest ways of adding depth to a room is painting the side wall of a narrow room in a paler shade than the end wall. Vibrant paint, deeper colour also help increase the vastness of a room because they hide corners. Give the room an accent wall in a darker shade from the same colour you are going to use for the rest of the walls.
Dark colours can make a space seem confined so choose cool bright colours to make a room seem larger especially if your space has a lot of natural light. . Choose furnishings in shades that complement each other. Having a lot of competing colours and patterns makes a room look smaller. . The ceiling and floor should be the lightest shade in the room. Show much of the floor as possible it leads the eye into the furthest corners and makes the room seem bigger.
Dark colours can make a space seem confined so choose cool bright colours to make a room seem larger especially if your space has a lot of natural light. . Choose furnishings in shades that complement each other. Having a lot of competing colours and patterns makes a room look smaller. . The ceiling and floor should be the lightest shade in the room. Show much of the floor as possible it leads the eye into the furthest corners and makes the room seem bigger.
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