Most houses are not blessed with high ceilings and enormous rooms, so how do you make the most of the space that you have?
Light is the key!
- Try to maximise the light entering a room by reducing the size of window dressings; large, complicated or heavy curtains can make the space feel smaller.
- Dark colours on the wall brings that wall towards you, and lighter colours can make them recede.
- A shiny surface like a gloss or soft sheen surface reflects light and makes the room feel larger. However, a high sheen covering will show up any imperfections in the surface, so avoid using it if your plaster is not perfect.
- Use mirrors and pictures to reflect light. They can be used to reflect areas of a room to create the illusion of further rooms, or to add a focal point to a feature wall or above a fireplace.
- Creating a view into another room or outside space can add to the sense of space.
Tips for making a space feel larger:
- With clothes, horizontal stripes can make your body appear wider. The same is true with decor. Using vertical stripes can accentuate width and horizontal stripes accentuate height.
- Showing more wall space by moving the furniture into the room can increase the sense of space.
Dealing with low ceilings:
- Smooth surfaces can make a space feel larger. Artex, due to it’s ‘drippy’ texture, can make the ceiling feel lower so skim over the top to make the ceiling appear higher. Reflected light can make the space feel larger, so a soft sheen paint on the ceiling can also help.
And if you are really lost and dealing with a difficult space, it may be a worthwhile investment to call in the experts and take on an interior designer. Many business including curtain suppliers will include a design consultation when you purchase their products. If you want to sell in these uncertain times, a 'wow' design could be the key to success!
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