Have you ever been in what could have been a nice little room if it were not for all of the clutter? There is such a thing as over decorating a small room. You make a small space seem even smaller with the wrong method of decor. Conversely, there is a way to make a small room appear much larger using decor. Here are a few tips to enlarge your small room and make it beautiful to boot.

– A few things to remember:
– Color Matters
– Use Light To Enlarge
– Eliminate Clutter
– Avoid Bulky Furniture

Custom Window Finishing

Light influences the way we perceive space. The brighter the room, the larger it appears. This is especially true of an uncluttered room. Decorating a room with pieces of fine art and other treasures are fine, as long as it is done tastefully and with restraint. Avoid bulky, billowy drapes and curtains. Use sheers or blinds and let the sun shine on in. Placing a large mirror on the wall opposite a big window or picture window will increase the light in the room by over 50% during peak daylight hours. Be sure to place a strong lamp, the only one in the room, under the mirror for nighttime hours.

Track Lighting

Eliminate the rest of the lamps in the room, install track lighting, and recessed lights to brighten the room and eliminate clutter. Armless furniture and a flat screen television create even more space. Use a few pieces of furniture as possible to create more standing room. Glass top tables and end tables also help create the illusion that the room is bigger than it appears.

Breaking Down The Barriers

If your room is rectangular in shape, placing an area rug sideways will make the room appear wider than it actually is. You might also consider knocking down any interior walls that are mot weight bearing to bring even more space by making two rooms or adding hell space to the living area of the room. As long as the wall is not a weight-bearing wall, it is no problem at all to reroute wiring.

Repaint A Lighter Color

Finally, the color of your walls makes a big difference in how a room is perceived. If the walls are dark brown or blue, the room will appear smaller than it actually is. Repaint your walls white, off white, or a pale yellow to make the room appear more open. Match your furniture or furniture cover and area rugs with the walls and you will add what appear to be feet to the size of the room. Once you eliminate any interior doors and replace them with curtains, beads, or sliding panels, the room will look much larger, brighter, and more beautiful than ever.

Improve The Look Of The Room

Just remember that color, lighting, and clutter go a long way to making a room small and cramped when it could be open bright and appear much roomier than it actually is. By replacing items like lamps with track or recessed lighting, adding mirrors near light sources, and replacing dark, thick drapes with light, lacy curtains, you improve the look and feel of the room.

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