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Fake More Space

By Amy Patterson

Who doesn’t love a vaulted ceiling? Something about it makes any room appear infinitely bigger, and thus, more appealing. But how can you create the same effect without actually having a super high ceiling…or a large room? Follow these 5 simple tips to make any room look bigger.  

  1. CurtainsNEVER hang your curtain rods at the top of your window frame (unless you already have ridiculously high ceilings…). Doing this immediately makes your wall height, and windows shorter.
  2. Lighting – Leave around 30 inches of space between your table top and your hanging light fixture – any less will make the room look smaller, and any more will make the lighting affect less dramatic.
  3. Pictures – Like curtains, the placement of your picture frames, namely the height from the floor, makes a big impact on the appearance of your wall height. Try to hang pictures 57 inches from the floor.
  4. Spacing – Space your furniture out and place large pieces against the walls of the room – the closer your furniture resembles a giant square or rectangle, the larger your room will appear.
  5. Paint – While darker colors may be appealing, they can actually make rooms look a lot smaller. Try selecting a lighter hue, and if you really want to incorporate a darker color, do it with a statement wall.

Tags: Homeowners, Home Size