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A lack of space, low ceilings, limited possibilities, etc. You can discuss the shortcomings of small-sized rooms for a long time. But it seems endless to talk about ways to solve these problems. Fortunately, you can improve the look of your small apartment. There are certain selected methods of visual room modeling, with the help of which it is as easy as shelling pears to transform a space that is constrained by small footage. In this article, we have gathered 20 effective tips on how to make a small room look bigger.
When choosing curtains for a small apartment, make sure they match the color of the walls. A similar color scheme will help make the space more voluminous and light. In addition, you should understand that the curtains should not be too thick or heavy. It is best to combine roller blinds and light cotton tulle or curtains to achieve a more light look.
If you want to make your room look bigger, don’t use the windowsill as a bookshelf and avoid growing flowers on them. You should also know that glasses should always be clean. Even the smallest room filled with light looks cozy and airy.
Sofa or bed, coffee table, chest of drawers, wardrobe, all furniture should "hover" above the floor and not grow into it. This will help create the look of extra space under the furniture.
Consider storage systems, always put shoes and clothing in place. Discard the abundance of cushions and accessories so that they do not create the feeling of a mess. The fewer things you put on the furniture, the less crowded your apartment will look.
If you have a small room and want to make it look bigger, pastel light walls are your choice. It is better to choose warm, light colors for backgrounds such as walls, ceiling, floor, and oversized furniture.
Don't neglect bespoke textiles or sew pillow covers, curtains, and tablecloths yourself. The uniform style and color in the textile design of the house can help visually expand the space and make it fashionable.
Give preference to multifunctional furniture like a chair-bed, a folding kitchen table, a wardrobe in which the bed is removed, chairs on wheels, etc. In this case, the space of small rooms should not be static and you will always be able to change it.
Mirrors opposite the window visually make the space of the small room more spacious. You can make your wardrobe doors or doors mirrored and the room will look significantly larger. Additionally, you can hang a big mirror opposite another source of light.
Several dimensional interior items will help to visually increase the space. For example, a wide corner sofa or huge wardrobe can take up half of the room, but if the rest of the furniture is smaller, the room will look larger in contrast.
A very simple and functional technique is to use bookshelves or cabinets from floor to ceiling. They seem huge, but with them, the room itself seems larger and higher. Additionally, they can contain a lot of books or other things that can make your room look crowded and small.
Hang a wide curtain rod as close to the ceiling as possible. Curtains that reach the floor will look elegant and visually make the window wider and taller. If you want to hang blackout curtains, you still need to choose light shades of curtains.
If you have shelves on the walls, you need to leave free space on them. This way you can create a sense of harmony and give a spacious look to the room. You should also know that it is better to put heavy books on the lower shelves, and place photographs, trinkets, candles, or other things dear to the heart at eye level.
Placing furniture along walls looks out of date and, contrary to popular belief, doesn’t contribute to the visual expansion of the room. Don't be afraid to place a table or sofa across or even in the middle of the room. You need to create a cozy, functional space in your apartment or house, not a dance floor. Then you stop paying attention to the crowdedness and just enjoy your stay at home.
Highlighting one or more walls with more saturated color, you will create volume, which is so lacking in small rooms. You can also use floral wallpaper or decorative plaster. However, it is better to avoid dark or contrasting shades.
According to one of the most common myths about small rooms, the ceiling should always be white. But the reality is that the color of the ceiling can be almost any. You can paint the ceiling a darker, brighter color and you'll be surprised at how spacious the room will appear.
Making your floor stripped is a bold but very effective solution. A striped floor will create the feeling of an infinitely long or, conversely, a wide room. You can choose complementary or contrasting colors to decorate the floor.
A glass table and chairs made of high-quality transparent polymers are an excellent solution for small rooms. Even large pieces of furniture look weightless and don’t visually clutter up an already small space. Glass shelves on the walls can also make the books or other things look like they levitate in the air.
Lighting in a small room should be varied. A great solution for small rooms is to use spot illumination of paintings, a lamp above the table, and sconces on the walls. It is better if the light is directed upwards to make the ceilings visually seem higher.
If the room is small, it doesn’t mean that art objects don’t belong here at all. On the contrary, a large-format painting in an elegant frame will make the room more voluminous. You can also use transparent statues or various installations with light.
The high doorway visually raises the ceilings and looks stylish and elegant. If you don’t struggle for complete separation, you can use aluminum glass doors. They allow to visually expand the room and let the light from other rooms in. You can use a matt film to add some privacy.
If you want to make your room look bigger, it is better to choose light shades for room decoration. It is better to shoes transparent furniture and doors. Additionally, you can use various sources of light (both natural and artificial) to make your room more spacious.
