5 Tricks to Make Your Home Feel More Spacious

Entry #2359, April 30, 2013

A spacious home is something we all dream of. It’s what makes a house saleable. And it’s what makes a property worth investing in. But did you know that a few simple works of trickery could help you make your house look and feel a lot more spacious than it is? Here’s how.

When a home is cramped or cluttered, it can often make you feel uncomfortable, irritable and generally unorganized. Here are 5 great tricks to make the rooms in your house feel bigger.

Let more light into your home

Image via: Kay Wettstein von Westersheimb 

1. Let the light in

Nothing is more flattering to a property than natural light. It’s the best form of light to have in your home and it can actually open up your rooms by giving them the appearance of being bigger. Floor space may be tight but if you can let in enough natural light, you can create an illusion that your room is more spacious than it is. So make the most of windows and choose curtains / blinds that do not obstruct the sunlight during the day.

2. Use mirrors in the home

If natural light is lacking, you can help to bounce the light around the room using the trick of mirrors. Not only can mirrors be used for practical reasons, but they can be key features in any room. For small spaces such as bathrooms and en suite bathrooms, choose illuminated mirrors for extra effect. (View a stylish collection online: Bathroom Cabinets UK – Illuminated Mirrors)

3. Paint with light colours –

When painting a room, it’s important to think about size and colour. Choosing light colours and neutral colours can actually make your walls and your entire room look larger. Dark colours may feel cosy and warm but they could actually make the rooms in your house look cramped.

Spacious dining room an

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4. Choose glass furniture –

If you feel that you’re running tight on floor space, glass furniture could do the trick in giving you the illusion that there’s more room. Glass coffee tables are very stylish and modern or you can opt for a glass dining set.

5. Display glass artwork –

Just like mirrors can reflect natural light around the room, so can glass artwork. This is a great way of making your rooms appear bigger whilst modernising your home. Glass artwork can be arranged on the walls or you can display a feature piece on your mantelpiece, on a shelf or on a table.

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