Making a room look bigger can offer personal space, privacy, and more. No matter the size of your room, here are some simple tricks to make it look bigger–without doing any construction work.
Prioritize Color Palette
Using light paint colors can make a room look brighter and more spacious. Consider whites, soft-tone blues, and other lighter hues. These colors will reflect natural light, which brightens a room and open up the space. Dark colors absorb light, which can make your room feel more compact.
Embrace Light
Natural light—especially combined with light fixtures—is a great way to enhance bright colors on your walls. To give you the option of privacy, use sheer curtains that will allow light to shine through. You can also decorate with flowers or plants outside the window, further elongating the room.
Clutter Must Go
Another way to make a room feel more open is to remove clutter—especially on counters, coffee tables, and other surfaces. By keeping your space neat, your home will also be easier to navigate. Additionally, be intentional about decorating choices. While large rugs and busy walls condense the size of a room, showing your floors can elongate it.
Use Furniture to Your Advantage
If not chosen carefully, furniture can take away space in your room. Picking furniture that is multi-functional is a great alternative to using multiple pieces of furniture. Some examples of multi-functional furniture include storage ottomans, pull-out sofa couches, and expandable tables—all of which can be used in different types of rooms.
Once you’ve found the furniture that fits your room, you can enhance the space further with your placement. Try placing larger pieces against the wall, clearing pathways, and keeping views unobstructed.
Create a Focal Point
Having a focal point will draw the eye to your favorite feature of a room—such as large walls or interesting light fixtures. To ensure your focal point is attention-grabbing, remove unnecessary decorations and opt for minimal wall decor.
You can make any room feel bright and airy with a few simple decorating techniques—especially using paint, decor, and furniture. Try out these tips in your Orchard View semi-custom home to create a welcoming space for your family and friends. So contact us to learn more about Orchard View and start building your dream home.
