One of the things I think we’re all after in our homes is the feeling of more space.
If you live in a home that’s more cosy than cavernous there are some little tricks you can use to create the illusion of space. It’s all about being strategic with your decorating choices to trick the eye into seeing the room as bigger than it really is.
Here are 5 ideas you can try for making a small home feel more spacious:
1. Divide your space creatively
If you have an open plan living area that you want to split into different spaces then think about creative ways to do this.
You can use a slimline bookcase as a room divider, so that it doubles up as useful storage space.
Or think about using glass partitioning screens to split up the space while still letting light through. This stops the spaces feeling too closed off and the natural light gives a more airy feel.
Another option is to divide the room up into different areas using rugs, instead of physically splitting the room with makeshift walls.
2. Keep it light
Dark colours can make a space feel smaller so stick to a bright and light colour palette in your home.
Paint the walls in a light shade and stick to lighter coloured flooring too. You can always add different colours in with throws, cushions and accessories.
3. Get clever with your storage
When space is at a premium you need to get clever with how you store all your stuff.
Look for pieces of furniture that have hidden storage or that you can use in different ways. Coffee tables with storage spaces are a great option, and nests of tables are perfect to tuck away when you don’t need to use them.
If you have big pieces of furniture that don’t quite fit the space, or too much stuff that you don’t want to keep at home but don’t want to get rid of, then it might be worth looking into getting a self storage unit to store things for a while.
4. Move furniture up and out
The temptation is to push furniture like sofas right up against the wall, but actually moving them a few inches away can create the illusion of more space in the room. The same goes for lifting furniture off the ground, so look for sofas that are up on little legs rather than flat on the ground.
Adding shelves that go right up to the ceiling is a good trick too, as the height of them draws the eye up and makes the ceiling feel taller.
5. Go big on the walls
A big mirror on the wall will reflect loads of light back into the room making it feel bigger, so this is a great addition to pretty much any room in the house.
And one big, statement piece of art on the wall gives the illusion of more space than if you were to hang several smaller pieces.
If you’re on a budget then a big poster in a frame works just as well as an expensive piece of art. Or you could get big engineer prints made of one or two of your family photos to hang up instead.
Hopefully these tips and tricks will work for you and make your small space feel bigger.
Do you have a small, cosy home? What trick do you like the best for making it feel more spacious?
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