Making rooms brighter and bigger seems almost impossible at first glance. After all, we have to somehow cope with the existing conditions.
Demolishing walls is usually out of the question. Especially in rental properties, such drastic measures are not welcome. And in your own home, load-bearing walls can become a real problem.
But what if you could make every room look bigger without much effort? Whether the room is cramped or dim, with our tips you can transform any room into an absolute comfort oasis. Don't believe it? See for yourself now!
Brightening up dark rooms and enlarging them: These 12 tricks will help!
Especially gloomy rooms have their challenges when it comes to setting up. But with the right know-how, you can easily brighten up dark rooms. Because with the right colors, furniture, and lighting, you can visually enlarge any room and create a friendly atmosphere.
Here at pamo., we have delved into the question, "How can a room appear larger?" The result is 12 ultimate tips that we no longer want to withhold from you. Are you ready for a completely new dimension of living?
1. Lightness & Elegance: The effect of delicate furniture
The most important trick to visually enlarge the room involves the right furniture. Bulky furniture has no place in small and dark rooms.
Instead, lightness and elegance are the focus. Therefore, interior design experts primarily recommend delicate pipe furniture such as KIM II. These trendy clothes racks can be complemented with dressers and thus ensure a cozy atmosphere that offers plenty of room and visually enlarges your room.
2. Keep the room free: Tips for a minimalist interior
The less space available, the more sparingly you should use it. Here the principle of minimalism applies: less is more. However, this does not mean that you have to forego comfort and a cozy atmosphere.
On the contrary! A minimalist interior combines elegance with functionality. And exactly these properties are suitable to make rooms appear brighter and larger.
Stylish clothes racks for ceiling mounting like HANG LOW offer you additional storage space in every room and also make a visual statement. After all, where else have you seen a floating clothes rack?
Would you like to learn more about minimalist living? Then click here to our guide for your home.
3. Elegant furniture for more order: Practical tips
Since every millimeter counts in small and dark rooms, it is important to limit the number of furniture pieces. However, you still need enough storage space so that the room does not appear untidy and therefore restless.
Therefore, a coat rack like IDA OAK is not only a good choice in the hallway. It also offers you space for your favorite items in all other rooms. Thanks to the integrated shelves, you can also stylishly store knick-knacks.
Interior Design Tip: Simply use small wooden baskets or other storage chests. This way, you ensure a tidy overall appearance without sacrificing space and brightness.
4. The importance of furniture as an eye-catcher in room planning
Eye-catchers are a great way to add more charm to the room. However, you will not succeed in making the room look bigger with a painting or decorations.
With an innovative bookshelf however, you will. Because this extraordinary highlight definitely attracts all eyes and directs the focus on the essentials: Your creativity.
5. Open shelves open up the room & provide storage space
Storage space is essential in every room. Because already by keeping things tidy, you manage to visually enlarge the room. However, as you know, not all furniture is equally suitable in small and dark rooms. Therefore, experts primarily recommend shelves. They provide you additional storage space and emphasize an open living concept.
Minimalist furniture of this kind is not only absolutely trendy. They are also absolutely timeless and elegant.
6. How can mirrors and gloss affect room perception?
Mirrors are a great way to visually enlarge the room and at the same time get more light.
Design Tip: If you have a low ceiling height, you should mount the mirror vertically. This stretches the room height. To create the illusion of a larger room, on the other hand, attach the mirror horizontally. In both versions, make sure to place a light source nearby. This will reflect the light and allow you to brighten up dark rooms.
By the way, all other glossy surfaces contribute to this as well.
7. Bright colors in room design: More brightness and space
You probably suspect it already: Dark wall colors are not suitable for small and dark rooms at all. No wonder. After all, dark tones rob precious light and visually shrink the room.
Therefore, rather rely on bright colors to produce more brightness and space. Walls, ceiling, and floor do not necessarily have to be white. Even a light wooden floor and pastel tones on the walls can brighten up dark rooms.
8. How light can brighten and enlarge the room
Not only colors contribute to making rooms appear brighter and larger. Light also plays a crucial role here. If you do not have enough natural light available, you can work with light islands.
Use as many artificial light sources as possible (such as ceiling lamps, reading lamps, fairy lights, LED lights, etc.) with different intensities.
9. Subtle patterns: Practical strategies for a harmonious home
Patterned wallpapers, curtains, and textiles bring a certain amount of restlessness into the room. However, you do not have to do without patterns, provided they are subtle.
To make small rooms appear larger, you can use a simple trick: Simply paint a narrow strip at the ceiling with your wall color. This makes the wall appear taller and the room larger.
10. Stucco elements: Creative possibilities for more lightness in the room
Also, stucco moldings help to make the room appear larger. The market offers a wide selection that fits all interior styles perfectly.
11. Why glass doors are a good choice for room design
Glass doors are a good way to brighten up dark rooms. They let more light into the room and open up the space visually.
Based on an open living room concept, you give the room an airy and generous atmosphere. If it is not possible to install a glass door, you can alternatively paint the room doors white. This trick also makes the room appear brighter and more spacious.
12. Why less decoration is often more
Not only a minimalist living room benefits from selected decoration. This way, you can also make any other room appear larger. This fact is simply based on the fact that every room looks restless when there is too much around, hanging, or lying around.
Therefore, choose your decoration carefully and preferably use selected pieces that are really close to your heart.
Conclusion
Making rooms appear brighter and bigger is actually easier than you might think. You just need the right furniture, wall colors, and selected decorations.
How to set up a small bedroom has been explained here for you. More furnishing tips are available in our Blog.
FAQ
What color makes the room look bigger?
To make the room appear larger, color is important. Use exclusively light tones that give the room more brightness.
Which carpet makes the room look bigger?
If you want to use a carpet in small rooms, it should definitely be light. Dark textiles have the opposite effect.
Which floor makes the room look bigger?
A light wood, laminate, or vinyl floor can make small rooms appear larger.
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