Diminutively sized rooms can feel isolating if space isn’t maximized. Small rooms can also give a cramped and dark feel if the right kind of lighting and furniture is not chosen. While it may not be possible to expand the actual size of a room without expensive renovations, at Pearls Furniture and Mattresses we can offer you a range of great interior design tips along with the necessary tools to make any room in your house instantly look and feel more spacious.
Scale Down Your Furniture
Big, heavy furniture takes eats up more space in any room. Downsizing bulky furniture not only creates a perception of a larger room, but it increases your floor space too. To paint the picture, you could swap a plump, bulky sofa with a sleeker model or downsize a three-seater to a 2-piece. With our convenient online catalogue, you won’t have to make extra trips to your local furniture store.
If you’re looking for a statement piece that ties the room together, make it something that can be hung on the wall rather than placed on the floor. Opt for a piece of hangable art to keep the focus of the room on aesthetics versus size.f you. Keeping other room accents and furniture slightly spaced away from the walls will also help to draw attention away from the size of the space.
Opt for Light Colours
Dark and warm colours can make space feel cozier and intimate but consequently, this creates a smaller perception of your space. Light colours serve to open up the room and make it seem more airy and spacious. Light paint can also blur the lines that separate your walls and ceiling giving the illusion of a higher ceiling. If repainting isn’t an option, consider swapping some of your darker furniture and decorations for lighter hues such as pink, cream, or light blue.
Declutter
Decluttering is the most vital way to make a room feel bigger. Cleaning up and reorganizing are essential. The more floor space is taken up with knick-knacks, decorations, or even small random filler furniture, the smaller a room will feel to be. Take inventory of the room and remove everything that you don’t need. Be strict with yourself and intentional with your decisions.
Strategic Mirror Placement
Mirrors are excellent tools for making a small room look bigger especially if there are minimal windows. A lack of natural light illuminating your space will make it feel darker and consequently smaller. The key to letting more light into a small room and giving the appearance of space is to place mirrors strategically.
Place a large mirror opposite the window or the light source of your room as it will reflect the light and brighten the room from two different points. A full-length mirror is also preferable as it will make the room seem longer.
If you’re stuck with a small room in your home, don’t despair. Creating space where it seems there is none is something Pearls Furniture and Mattress can help you with. If you’re looking to improve your Vancouver living space and put these tips and living room design ideas into action, call us today at 604-539-6868 or fill in our contact form.