Feeling crammed up in your living room? Be it space constricting or lack of light that makes it feel compact, there are some tried-and-true ways to make it appear bigger and brighter even wider open, it doesn’t mean going wholly minimalist or painting everything white, though that helps. From using light-coloured ceilings and airy wood flooring to going minimal with window treatments, these tips from professionals will rebrand your space. For those of you moving into a new home, furniture packages for new homes should be considered to give your home an integrated look that maximises available space with elegance.
Light tones of neutral colour and a smart laying make this room feel much more open than it is. Multi-functional items like storage ottomans or sofas with pockets inside will be useful for space-saving. A few selected decor items and higher furniture that draw the eye upward can help the room feel a little bit higher and more spacious. Applying these tricks your living room may seem spacious and much more comfortable.
Choose a Monochromatic Colour Scheme
While designing the small living room, one has to choose a simple, coherent colour palette that would create visual flow through space. Instead, choose one colour or tonal variations of one colour, says designer Bobby Berk. This approach puts more emphasis on unity rather than breaking up the room with contrasting colours that make it feel smaller. With studio apartments, the temptation might be to separate the area into distinct areas in order to make the space appear larger, but do the opposite: create cohesion by sticking to cool tones such as blues and greens or warm tones such as terracotta and beige. One continuing colour scheme will allow the room to feel and seem much larger along with being more harmonious. Choosing a matte finish on walls will have the added effect of masking any irregularities in the wall and will make it visually larger.
Use Color Judiciously
You don’t have to eschew colour totally to make a living room brighter and appear larger. A judiciously chosen light shade, like coral, can add warmth without the risk of making that room feel tight. Pair this with white woodwork, skirtings, and shutters if you can. Ditch heavy drapes if you can to let light in and give the impression of openness. Regarding furniture, avoid heavy, dark wood because it tends to weigh a room down. Painted or rustic wood elements are better options since they add character without compromising the airy and light feel of the room.
Choose Beautiful Textures
After all in small living rooms, you do not have to eradicate cosy elements to make the room spacious. Instead, add a rich texture that adds warmth without cluttering up a room. Think soft, visually lightweight textures: sheepskin rugs, grained wood furniture and plush velvet cushions. For instance, a tan leather armchair or a soft throw can bring instant cosiness without the clutter. To make the room inviting yet open in a compact space-balance the minimalism with such textures.
Mirrors Magic
Large mirrors will be crucial in any small living room, as they can make them appear larger than they actually are. If placed adequately, they will reflect natural light and give the impression of extra space. Large mirrors will also be the most impressive ones, so don’t bother with the small, detailed designs, but go for an impressive mirror or even mirrored alcoves that reflect the room back to itself. For instance, a large mirror opposite a window instantly reflects natural light and gives depth to the room. When appropriately done, what was a tight area becomes one that is bright, airy, and much larger.
Layer Lighting to Make a Small Living Room Look Bigger
One of the key elements to know when trying to make a small living room feel larger involves lighting. Use layered lighting at varied heights to provide ambience and function. Start with an overhead pendant light installed on a dimmer switch to vary brightness depending on activity. Add table, wall, or floor lamps to create soft, layered lighting. Wall lights that cast light up and down add height to the room, creating an illusion of vertical space. Each of these lighting elements, when combined, creates a bright space that feels warm and inviting-even more spacious than it otherwise might be, regardless of natural light.
Conclusion
By narrowing down your furniture choices, you can balance and open up a space without having to get rid of all the essentials.
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