Everyone wants to have a spacious home. This is because a big and spacious abode always looks grand. But what if you are stuck with a space that can make people feel claustrophobic? Surely you will find all means to do something that would make your space look bigger than actual.
If you cannot physically make your space bigger, what you can do is make it visually bigger. That means creating a visual illusion to makes the space feel and look larger than actual. Can it be done? Yes.
One of the tricks done to visually enlarge a space is by using mirrors. The clever placement of large mirrors makes a space look big by reflecting the image on the opposite side, adding depth. When you use mirror to enlarge a space, it is always best to use a big piece.
That way it will reflect a larger area and people will not readily notice that the big space is actually an illusion. It is best to position a large mirror against a wall that can be seen upon entry. This will make people see the illusion of depth as soon as they enter the space. Other than adding depth by visual illusion, mirrors also brighten up a space. Mirrors help illuminate a space by bouncing off light at different angles and scattering the light into the room.
Another thing you can do to make your home look bigger is by opening up some areas by taking out partition walls. Walls close up a space and make it look small. So if you have areas in the house that doesn't really need to be separated by walls, tear down the wall and open it up. There are other ways to demarcate areas other than putting divisions. For instance, if you can have your living area and dining area in the same room yet define their boundaries by putting an area rug or a low console to separate the areas.
A bright space always looks big and cheerful while a dim room looks small and glum. That is why putting the right amount of light in your home is essential to make it appear big. Avoid having dark corners in your home but do not make the mistake of overdoing your lighting unless you can stand the glare. What you can do is install a general lighting that is bright enough to lighten up the whole room and then add accent lighting on specific areas that you want to highlight or have a brighter lighting.
One more thing you can try is to change the color of your walls. Light and pastel colors make any room look brighter whereas dark and muted hues make rooms look smaller. With the right wall color and lighting, you can make your house look twice as big.
So you see achieving that big and spacious look for your home is not that hard to do. You just need a few tricks to create an illusion that will enlarge your space visually. Try these tricks and you might be surprised how big your home suddenly has become.
By:Benedict Yossarian
