Ten Tips For Making a Room Appear Larger

Currently, many of us have a great deal of time on our hands at home. All of this extra time spent within our own four walls can quickly bring a variety of issues to light and prompt us to make changes. This includes rooms that may not bring you as much happiness as you’d like–specifically, rooms that are too small. 

Did you know you can trick the mind into believing a room is larger than it actually is? Let’s discuss how to make this a reality for your home!

1. Good lighting can open a space up quickly and easily. Natural light makes the interior of a room appear larger immediately. If there’s not much natural light available in the space, lighting fixtures and lamps can make all the difference, and using multiple lamps coming from different angles can really make an impact. 
2. Keep the area free of clutter. This isn’t to say make it totally bare-bones, simply to keep items to a minimum or strategically stored. 
3. Use very light or very dark colors when painting a room. This gives the space added depth and makes the room look larger, while medium colors close the room up. 
4. Find home items that provide for hidden-storage. This provides a place for small items that may be crucial to the use of the room, such as blankets, remotes, magazines and books. 
5.  Floor-to-ceiling sheer curtains over your windows will create the illusion of a much larger room. 
6. Small items tend to make a space appear cluttered and smaller, so use only a few large items to decorate the room instead. Limit decor to 3-5 items to maximize the space and leave space in between objects. 
7. Large scale art can make a small room look larger in no time. One piece on one wall is all you need; just make sure it’s a large one!
8. Rugs easily define a space while also creating an illusion of added square footage.
9. Large statement pieces of furniture instead of multiple smaller pieces makes any room look larger instantly. Additionally, placing them away from the wall will open things up even more.
10. Strategically place mirrors across from windows to create more light and openness in the room. You can also place them on the darkest wall of a room! 

I hope this helps you enjoy your home a bit more during these crazy times, and as always, please reach out to me for more tips and tricks for your home or if you’re looking to buy or sell anytime soon! I’m still here to help you achieve your home buying dreams, even if the world feels like it’s shut down!