How to Make Any Room Feel Bigger Than it is. No demolition required

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USE FEWER, LARGER PIECES OF FURNITURE.

The instinct in a small space is to buy small furniture. It is the wrong instinct. A few well-scaled pieces make a room feel considered. Too many small pieces make it feel cluttered. One large sofa reads better than three small chairs.

TAKE YOUR CURTAINS TO THE CEILING.

Hang your curtain rod as close to the ceiling as possible and let the fabric fall to the floor. This creates the illusion of height and makes the window and the room feel significantly larger. This is one of the highest return changes you can make for the lowest cost.

USE MIRRORS STRATEGICALLY.

A large mirror on the wall opposite a window doubles your light and visually expands the space. It is not a trick - it is a design principle that works in every room regardless of size.

KEEP THE FLOOR VISIBLE.

The more floor you can see the bigger the room feels. Furniture with legs rather than solid bases and rugs that do not crowd the edges of the room both contribute to a sense of openness.
Light colours on walls and ceilings expand a space. Dark colours contrast with it. If your room feels small and your walls are dark, this is the first thing to address. A warm light neutral on the walls and a slightly lighter shade on the ceiling creates the illusion of more height and more space.
Small spaces are not a limitation. They are a design challenge. And we love a design challenge. DM us if yours needs solving.
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