If you want a larger space but aren’t in the position to move to a new home or make an addition, you still have plenty of interior decorating secrets up your sleeve to make a larger space.
One of the best-kept-secrets costs less than $100 per room but produces dramatic effects: Painting! As winter slowly ends, spend these last few weeks indoors getting your home ready for a new year of entertaining by applying space-expanding coats of paint.
This quick guide will show you how to make your room look larger with paint and some other easy changes.
Which Paint Colors?
Colors that make a room look bigger are typically light colors like off-white, pale blue, light gray, and sage to mint green. Light colors are more reflective than dark colors, so it gives the illusion of a more open and airy space. Combine this with bright, natural lighting, and you can make your room look bigger than it really is. So if you have a room that feels too small, pick out a new color at the hardware store and get to work!
What to Do if You Love Dark Colors?
Dark colors have the opposite effect. They don’t reflect natural light but absorb it, which makes a room look not as spacious or airy. If you can’t give up your dark and moody designs, then consider making one wall lighter than the others, or add a mirror to offset the light absorption.
This “accent wall” will produce some of the room-expanding effect without making you give up on the look you love. You can also paint the room’s trim and molding a lighter color so that the dark walls will look like they are positioned farther back.
Lighting & Decluttering
To make your room look larger, use as much natural light as possible. Open up the shades and get lighter curtains to let in more light. Natural light opens up a room to make it look larger. If you don’t have enough natural light, use lighting fixtures to brighten up dark areas.
Clutter also makes a room look smaller. Take a weekend to remove all unnecessary items from the house. Clear off counters, tables, and other surfaces and choose intentional decorations to draw attention to strategic focal points. By opening up your interior in this way, you can enhance the effects you created with changing your walls.
If you’re ready for a project of a larger scale like a gutter or roof refresh, give Noble Roofing a call. Our expert contractors know how to make your home look good and can complete your spring home remodel.
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