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1. Paint with Light Hues:
Relatively lighter colors make a room appear bigger and brighter. Light, neutrally painted walls are a hallmark of a larger space. They not only add a sophisticated touch but also allow for an airy and broad ambiance. This broadness is created as light hues reflect natural light and press down visual interruption. Dark colors tend to absorb light thereby making a room look smaller. If you are looking for a safe color scheme, stick to whites, off-whites, light blues, and greens. Also, remember to paint the molding a lighter color than your walls. This will create a visually broadening effect by making walls appear further back than they actually are.
2. Use Multipurpose Furniture:
Furniture takes the most of the space in a small apartment. Multi-purpose furniture, hence, is a boon. A bed with drawers underneath, sofa-cum-bed, adjustable study table, coffee table with storage will save loads of your space. Moreover, minimalistic furniture with a simplistic design broadens the outlook of a small-space apartment. Try choosing furniture with legs. This would provide enough breathing space and create an illusion of extra room.
3. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall:
Mirrors are the easiest and most effective way to make your space look significantly larger. Mirrors reflect both natural and artificial light which makes a room brighter during day and night. It bounces light around the room making it feel airy during the day, while during night it reflects artificial light and enhances the coziness. Place a floor length mirror near a window or opposite to it. It allows the light to bounce back filling up every corner of your room. Wall-to-wall mirrors create an effect of extra windows.
4. Shelve it up, Vertically:
Shelves near the ceiling can create an illusion of a higher ceiling. You can store your favorite books, decor pieces or indoor plants on those high shelves. What’s more, you can paint those shelves the same color as the walls to blend them in and shift focus onto the objects on the shelf. Floating shelves on the walls are not only for your books or show pieces but they also give your walls some relief.
5. Show Off Those Legs:
When we say legs, we mean the furniture legs. Pointing out the legs of the chairs, tables, couch not only gives an elegant look but also creates an impression of more floor space. It gives the illusion that there’s more space that’s not overtaken by furniture.
6. Minimalistic Theme:
You’ve probably heard of the phrase “Less is More”. Anything excessive makes things look stuffy and overwhelming. Keep things minimalistic and only place essential furniture and decoration pieces. You can use color accents to add personality to your home. This will make your small space look organized and you guessed it, bigger!
7. Use Striped Rugs:
There’s a reason why striped patterns are loved. Not only do they look gorgeous but they also create an optical illusion that the room is longer than it actually is. Place the rug in a way that it’s stretching from one end to the other.
8. Use Foldable Furniture:
Foldable furniture like Murphy beds, foldable eating tables etc, can be folded back into the wall when not in use. It serves multiple purposes at different times of the day and can be hidden away when not required. This saves the apartment from looking cluttered and small.
9. Use Light Fabric Curtains:
Light fabrics for window treatments give a light, airy and larger feel to any room. Bulky materials make the space look cramped. Natural light is your best friend when trying to make a small space look larger. So, make sure you use light fabric curtains to allow maximum light into the room.
10. Use Bigger but Fewer Decorative Pieces:
Instead of decorating your living space with many smaller pieces, it’s a good strategy to use fewer but larger decorative pieces. Too many small decorating items can make the space feel cluttered. Selecting a few larger items can make the space feel more streamlined and visually expand the space.
These are just ten of the numerous ways to make your small apartment look bigger. You only need to be little innovative and creative. Always remember, ‘Every inch counts’.
