With the sudden popularity of tiny homes and minimalistic living, you’d think small spaces would be welcome and embraced by homeowners. However, this is not the case for many homeowners. If you have small spaces at home, you might want to make them look larger than they are so they appear more open and more inviting. This task might seem impossible, but it’s not. Many people find it difficult to envision a small space as larger and brighter, but it’s entirely possible. These tips can make your small space look deceptively large.
Get Rid of Big Furniture
Get rid of anything big and bulky and replace it with smaller pieces that will complement the space better. Small chairs and chaise lounges are great seating options for small rooms. Small furniture won’t overwhelm a tiny space; it will make the room look bigger.
Choose Lighter Colors
Light colors do a great job of reflecting the light and making spaces look much larger and brighter than dark colors. When you replace dark colors with something lighter the space will open up immediately.
Update the Curtains
To bring the eye up and make your ceiling look higher, raise the height of your curtain rod. The higher hang your curtains, the larger the room will look. If your curtains are short go and purchase longer curtains. Ideally, you want your curtains to hang from ceiling to the floor, but it’s all right to hang them from the ceiling to the bottom of the windows for the same effect.
Use Furniture With More Than One Function
Ottomans are great multifunctional pieces of furniture. An ottoman can be used as a coffee table and a storage bench if you have a small space. It’s a perfect place to stack blankets and pillows when they aren’t in use and store toys, keep them off the floor when the kids aren’t playing with them. Ottomans are also a great for providing additional seating when company is over. A bar cart can also be used for storage as well as a side table. Multifunctional pieces of furniture are great additions to small spaces.
Hang Mirrors
Hanging mirrors strategically on the walls in your home brightens up the space and makes the room feel lighter and airier. Bring light into darker corners of the room by using decorative frames. This technique can really add space to any small room.
Clean it Up
The easiest and most affordable way to ensure your space appears as large as possible is simply to clean it up. No space appears large when it’s cluttered and filled with stuff. If you want a small space to look larger, the best way to do it is to get rid of all the clutter. Taking on a minimalistic approach will help you quickly transform a space from small to spacious without much effort.
Go Glass
Quickly take on the look of a larger home by using glass to decorate. Glass tables, décor, and other glass furniture make rooms appear brighter and lighter by allowing light to reflect more freely. Placing a glass console table by a window makes the room appear much brighter, transforming your space into something spectacular.
Forget Window Treatments
If moving your curtains up to the ceiling doesn’t appeal to you, try eliminating curtains completely. Remove curtains and other window treatments from a small space if you’re looking to create more space. Your room will appear much larger, open and visible to the outside world by providing natural light. If you don’t like this look, hang your curtains back up and raise the height of your curtain rod up to the ceiling.
Use Natural Light
Artificial lighting is necessary at night and during inclement weather, but its natural light that makes a small space appear larger and more spacious. Don’t keep the curtains closed during the day; open them up wide so your space is brighter and more inviting. It’s a lovely way to give your family the space and light they need to feel good at home, while providing enough natural light to make the room appear more spacious.
The best way to make a small space appear larger is by trying a variety of creative techniques. Think minimal, it is a great way to make any space seem larger, clean and streamlined when you’re not in the room. Just remember not to overdo it with décor, less is more. Light, bright, and welcoming are the best ways to ensure that your home is spacious and inviting, making any small room appear more spacious.
