Make Your Room “look” BIGGER

a82cc04ebfbca35d973e6941cdb785d2If you are selling your home or just looking to redecorate, one thing you may want to do is make the rooms look bigger. Here are some tips on how to make the rooms in your home appear larger:

Use an oversize mirror to enhance the effect of light. Mirrors reflect both natural and artificial light making a room bigger and brighter.

Glass-topped tables and see-through furniture can create an illusion that enhances the room with a more open flow.

Clear the clutter. There’s nothing that makes a small space feel even more cramped than having too much stuff. Rooms with everything in place have a certain flow to them. A room without clutter has a more streamline look and a larger appearance.

Light colored walls will also make your rooms appear bigger. Colors such as cream, beige, light grayish-blue and lavender will reflect and multiply the light giving the room an airy feel.

Use dual-purpose furniture. Furniture that doubles as storage increases the function of each space. Pieces like an entryway bench with storage space or a flip-top ottoman are great ways to combine furniture and function.

Use vertical space to create storage and maximize those out-of-the-way areas in your home.

Utilize those out-of-the-way nooks like the area under a flight of stairs.

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