It’s one of the worst clichés out there, but there’s no doubt that bigger is always better. When this sentence is applied to homes, the effect is simply multiplied.
Unfortunately, not everyone is in a position to throw tens of thousands towards huge extensions. It means that most of us are left to be as creative as possible – and this usually means engaging in techniques that trick the eye and make a room bigger than it really is.
One of the easiest ways to do this is with lighting. Whether this is with the light deco, natural or synthetic light – the options are endless. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the main ways.
Make your ceiling as light as can be
Like a lot of suggestions which revolve around tricking the eye, the initial feeling might be that this one sounds ridiculous. However, if you can direct more light towards your ceiling, you’ll be amazed at the difference it makes to the overall room.
We’re not quite sure of the science, but a light ceiling simply opens things up. The easiest way to do this is obviously with a big bucket of white emulsion, but there are further steps. These floor lamps from Pagazzi.com can work an absolute treat and direct more light towards your ceiling, while some people might turn to track lighting as well to enhance the effect.
The natural light factor
We’ve spoken about lighting up the ceiling, but in truth allowing any sort of natural light into your room is only going to bring benefits. If you don’t have much access to natural light, synthetic alternatives are fine, but the aim is to just boost the amount that flows in through your windows. It means keeping the drapes pulled back and removing any other obstructions that separate you from the great outdoors.
Mirror, mirror on the wall
This is an old classic, so to speak, but adding mirrors can make a monumental difference as well.
Obviously, the position of these mirrors is important here, and the best thing is to place them near windows. By doing this, you’ll reflect the outdoors and naturally, this gives the perception of a lot more space. The idea is to bounce light around the room, and just make it look like one big area.
Sometimes it takes a big changeround
If you are set in your ways, this next suggestion might not be up your street. However, sometimes it’s just about rearranging your furniture.
The quickest wins, so to speak, are placing large furniture against the walls – with this immediately opening up any space you might have in the middle of the room.
Another suggestion, albeit somewhat difficult to implement in some houses, is to try and make some items of furniture a similar colour to the walls. This allows the two elements to blend together and suffice to say, this tricks the eye into thinking you again have that huge elusive space.