How to Make Your Room Look Larger

By L1onherd

Make Your Room Look Larger Make Your Room Look Larger

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When living in a small space, undoubtedly you will have to make some compromises in decorating and organization. If you’re looking for that cozy, intimate space I have just the thing for you. Just by adding color, rearranging furniture, and adding dramatic lighting, your space will feel and appear larger then what it is.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Begin by clearing out the clutter. Nothing makes a small space feel cramped then having to much clutter. With items neatly arranged the space will feel open.
Step2
Move furniture around where it’s not blocking the view into the room. By removing the furniture from the walkways, you’ll dramatically open up your space. You can also use ottomans, armless chairs, open chairs, low tables, and tall pieces along the wall rather than out in the open space.
Step3
Choose light colors and soft tones like shades of blues and greens. In addition use color schemes from the same color family. By choosing light, cool colors it sure to open up any small space.
Step4
Lastly, lighting is very important. Any room will look larger if it is well lit. This can be done naturally or artificially. Get rid of heavy draperies and add more lamps or track lighting.

Resources

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Desula said

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on 6/21/2008 Great tips - we've got a small room and keep it clutter free, with an accent wall. Your tips work wonders.

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on 5/17/2008 wow! you should showcase your home, decorating tips and style on Radcribs.com http://hometour.radcribs.com

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on 4/29/2008 these are great tips! We just moved from a 3000sq. foot house to a 1500sq. foot house so I need all the tips I can get :) Thanks!!

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