The Royale Life
Creative Ways To Make Your Home Feel Wide & Bright
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Sep 24, 2021
Does your house look smaller and more constricted? Well, then it’s time that you redo your space!
It’s not always possible to break down walls and add an extension to your home – as it’s a costly and time-consuming affair. However, you can make your home look brighter and spacious, by following a few smart hacks.
In this section, we’ve come up with some tips on how you can make your room look bigger, wider than they actually are.
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Declutter
Decluttering is an obvious first step to clearing up your space. So if an item isn’t for decor and isn’t used on a regular basis, consider storing it out of sight or donate it to your local donation centers. The fewer objects in a room, the airier and wider it will feel.
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Use Smart Organizers
Invest in large storage organizers – one that will serve multiple storage needs. Place it in an inner location in your apartment where you can stock all your books, linens, cutlery, home supplies, etc.
Another smart trick is to use foldable furnishing. It will save space in the room when the furniture is not in use.
What’s more? If your furniture is obstructing any of the light streaming in through the windows, rearrange the layout to let the sun really shine in.
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Use Bright Colours for the Walls
Use light wall paints. Light and bright walls are more reflective – it maximizes natural light’s effect and makes the space look more open and airy. For an optimum effect, go with soft tones like off-white, peach, blues and greens - it will make the room brighter and more inviting.
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Go for Large Wall Windows
Floor-to-ceiling windows with glass panes make the living rooms look open and wider. It brings in loads of natural light and makes the space look sleek and modern. You can also mix and match window sizes and styles to improve the aesthetics of the space. Partial arch heads, modified rectangles, trapezoids and other special shape windows offer more architectural interest than standard rectangles.
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Use Mirrors Strategically
Position mirrors opposite windows. Mirrors will bounce more light around. It will give a sense of movement, and visually double the size of your space. You can use floor-length mirrors or hang smaller mirrors on the walls. If your walls are spacious, you can hang some wall décor to add an eclectic touch.
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Use Creative Lighting
Add some creative lighting in your room. You’ll be amazed at how this small addition can make a big difference. Go for soothing bright lights. It will make the space look more expansive and bright. It’s really helpful in rooms that have limited natural light.
Other Miscellaneous Hacks
- When adding drapes to a room, make sure they are of the same colour as your walls. It will make your space look bigger.
- Consider using lighter shade carpets on the floor.
- Don’t fill up every exposed shelf in a room. Leaving some empty space will give your small room an airy look.
- Upholstery and decorative accents made of natural materials can help a room feel open and airy, provided they're not too dark and heavy.
- Big pieces of art can add a heck of a lot of drama to a small space. It can certainly make the room seem bigger.
There are plenty of easy solutions to make your small space look more inviting, multi-functional, and utterly chic. It’s up to you how you want to make them work. Nevertheless whatever you choose to do - just ensure you create an atmosphere that offers comfort, warmness, and elegance – it will enrich your senses and rejuvenate your mind and soul.
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