A GUIDE ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK MORE SPACIOUS

SCALE DOWN

Small space furniture is all about proportions. Simply put, if a piece exceeds the limits of space vertically or horizontally, it's too big. Always leave some space between the sides of your furniture and the walls to create a sense of spaciousness. The only exception is the bed. For example, a queen placed between two walls creates her cozy sleeping cave.

LOW PROFILE

Furniture below the floor creates an airy feeling in the room by simply increasing the headroom. In the bedroom, opt for a loft bed or try a mattress directly on the floor. In the living room, embrace a soothing mid-century piece. Using the right furniture is an important way to make a room look larger. You can use multifunctional furniture. A chest of drawers that can be used as a coffee table, sofa bed, or bed with drawers. Extendable dining tables, folding tables, and nesting tables that can be stowed away when not needed are also good tips. Choose sofas and chairs with open arms and visible legs. This allows the light to penetrate underneath the furniture and make the room appear more airy. Again, creating the illusion of more space is about creating a sense of openness and movement. Sleek furniture allows light and air to flow not only above, but also below and around it, allowing it to float in the air. It looks like it's floating.

MIRRORS

Any discussion of small spaces should include the idea of using mirrors to increase the sense of openness. Not only do they reflect light, but they also reflect vision, thus tricking the eye into perceiving more space.

VERTICALITY

Using elements that accentuate the vertical space of the room, such as tall shelves, vertical stacking, and the exposed hanging light bulb creates a sense of openness. It also enhances the sense of movement and flow

HORIZONTALITY

Ultimately, it boils down to creating a sense of dynamism. Anything that moves the eye in an intentionally orderly room, like long-legged furniture that gives a sense of dynamism or mirrors that reflect light and turn the room around, all make the room look bigger.

CLEAR THE PATH

When you're dealing with a small room, it's natural to want to maximize the space by pushing all the pieces to the edge. However, bumping into objects as a result can increase the feeling of claustrophobia. It may be better to group the furniture to one side of the room so that people can walk through it unencumbered.

BREATHABLE FABRICS

Whenever possible, avoid heavy materials and fabrics that absorb light and take up space. Linen is a great example of a lightweight material that enhances the airiness of a room. Hanging long floor-to-ceiling curtains just below the ceiling is like wearing high heels in a room. Ceilings seem higher in an instant

SOFT AND LIGHT HUES

Dark and warm colors make a room feel cozy and intimate, while bright and cool colors make a room feel open and airy. We all know the reflective properties of white. It opens the room, makes it look airy, bright, calm and serene. Painting the walls and ceiling in the same shade of white enhances this cloud-like effect. It also blurs the line between the wall and the ceiling, moving the eye upwards and making the ceiling appear higher in nature.

NEUTRAL COLOR SCHEME

Choose colors from the same family and use tonal upholstery fabrics, textured wall finishes and tonal curtain fabrics. Using cool and soft warm colors on most surfaces makes small spaces seem more open. Contrasting colors tend to liven up a room and make it appear even smaller than it actually is. Furniture that matches the color of the walls tends to be less intrusive and blend in with the room, creating the illusion of more space. The more objects, possessions, and patterns a room has, the more cluttered it can feel. Try not to have too many sticky notes, or at least group them in an easy-to-read way like an installation. Art is no different. Framed works he concentrates on one or two walls. Avoid excessive patterns and overwhelming colors. Or, if you really need wallpaper, consider putting it on your accent wall. Same with paint, try to stick to one shade by painting just one wall or door. Now is not the time to embrace the full spectrum.

LET THE LIGHT IN

Any room will look bigger when it is well-lit by either natural or artificial light. Remove heavy drapes and open windows to let in the light of the outside world

USING GLASS

See-through material allows you to see what is behind you in the distance. For example, in a small bathroom, remove an opaque glass shower enclosure and replace it with a clear, frameless one. The rooms are the same size but look bigger. You can also use glass or lucite for the tabletop. With a stable base made of wood, stone or metal, the space around the table is open to the outside scenery.