Do you ever look at your home, or a specific room, and feel a bit down hearted? It’s not that you’re unhappy with your home, it’s just that it could do with an extra… something.
If you’re not sure what that something is, let me help you. It’s space. Here’s a little secret, no matter how big someone else’s home is, they’ll be just as frustrated as you about the size of a room. The great thing is that there are just a handful of ways in which you can give a room an effective illusion of space.
Décor
Perhaps the most obvious way of changing the look of a room is a fresh, new décor. There’s a temptation to go for bold colours when redecorating, as these can certainly add to the vibrancy of a room. However, even very large, airy spaces can feel overwhelmed or even oppressive if strong colours are used on every wall. The same is true of wallpaper, particularly if it’s a busy or large pattern.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can’t have something a little more colourful or dynamic. You can change a room to give it a sense of depth by adding a feature wall. Choose one wall in the room to decorate differently to the others. Think about where the sun comes into the room and when, as light against the wall makes some difference. You don’t even have to go with a solid wall of colour or standard wallpaper. You can now find companies that produce wall sized murals, featuring subjects such as olde worlde maps or landscapes.
Lighting
As I’ve just mentioned, the effect of lighting on a room can make all the difference. When we think about a change like this, we tend to look at our ceiling fittings, give a huff, and think, “it’s a bit of work to replace. Is it worth it?” Getting a professional to fit a new ceiling light can also create an impression of space. So what kind of lights would make a difference? It’s not always necessary to go with an elaborate fitting. In fact, the rule of less is definitely true here. Aside from the practicalities of taking care of an elaborate fitting, they can seem to absorb more space.