6+1 tips to make a room look bigger

Do you want to make rooms in the house look bigger and don't know where to start? We've got you covered! Below you'll find some tricks that will help you make each room in your home look bigger than it is.

Specifically:

Choose the right furniture: The choice - and placement - of furniture is a catalyst for whether a room will look bigger or smaller. It's important, in general, to choose multifunctional furniture such as a sofa bed or an extendable-folding table for your living room, etc. If you want the room to look larger, avoid tall and bulky furniture which takes up valuable space, hindering the overall functionality and practicality of the room. Another solution, and a general trend lately, is also floating furniture. Be minimal, be stylish!

Create a focal point: It's peculiar to learn how to make a room look larger through a focal point - a space or feature that catches the eye. For example, in the dining room, it might be the table, and, in the bedroom, it might be the bed. The important thing is to find an object that is the focal point and draws attention, while everything else around it is simpler and more minimal.

Use mild contrasts and go for lighter colors that make a room look bigger: Color is the key to making your room look bigger and brighter, creating an optical illusion. Bright - lighter, pale - colors on the walls reflect light better and make the room feel more open and airier. Conversely, choosing darker shades absorbs light rays, making the room ultimately appear smaller. However, if a room emphasizes light colors combined with some darker accents, then the room will look larger and more spacious. The ideal color combinations are off-white with shades of blue or green. Finally, you can add more depth by painting the outlines of the walls lighter than the rest of the walls.

Take advantage of natural lighting and make good use of artificial lighting: Natural light has an important role in a room. Therefore, proper diffusion of natural light can make a room look larger. You can use thin and translucent curtains for different rooms in your home and avoid placing big & bulky furniture in front of the windows. In addition, you can also use, in combination, a few lamps that will create a more special atmosphere.

Use mirrors intelligently: Mirrors, in any case, make a room look bigger. And this is truly undeniable. Clever use of a mirror pointed towards the focal point, is important, as it helps to reflect light better, creating depth in the room. If you combine a mirror or mirrored wardrobe with glass surfaces, the room will always look brighter and more spacious.

Maximize the layout of your room: Before coming up with the furniture for your room, it is important to do some calculations so that the size of the room harmoniously matches the furniture within it. If you have larger furniture, place it close to the walls to maximize the open space in the room, and make sure you don't "block" hallways with furniture.

Avoid clutter and unnecessary items: Proper organization and absence of clutter make a room look more beautiful and cleaner. A tidy home, moreover, will make you feel better, and having only the necessary furniture and objects is of particular importance. So, prefer to keep your home clean and free of useless objects within sight so that it looks more open. Also, make sure that you do not clutter the walls with unnecessary frames and other objects as well. A large table works better than a group of small tables when you're acting to make a room look larger.

Put the above into practice and create a seemingly larger and more spacious room, impressing your guests! You won't regret it!