Small rooms - how to visually enlarge the space?
We dream of spacious, large living rooms that will always have enough space for the necessary things and that would provide a high standard of living, while, often, we are dealing with rather small rooms where what is desired becomes a real problem. But how is it possible, at least visually, to increase the space?
Limited space it can also be comfortable, but for this you need to follow a few important rules that can make your home practical, functional and incredibly charming.
The best interior designers emphasize that every small apartment can be turned into a palace, a truly beloved home for its inhabitants.
Looking at small size rooms, there is a temptation to say "more light", and absolutely not in vain. Indeed, light plays a key role in design, creating a cohesive and inviting picture.
Wide windows, light curtains.
Spacious, wide windows are an ideal solution, which, unfortunately, is not possible in all apartments, as well as the issue of keeping warm is not in the last place. Windows should not be overshadowed by heavy curtains or curtains, you should choose light-colored tulle or curtains. Pastel colors create the right mood and bring in the right style.
The right decision is wide window openings, a large mirror, a glass table.
Organization of lighting.
Proper organization of light requires the use of modern lighting methods. Deservedly popular today installation technology accent LEDs(be it lighting on the ceiling, or lighting in niches on the walls). In small rooms, it is recommended to install adjustable lighting points.
Pastel colors, lighting, light curtains
When choosing fixtures, pay attention to those products that allow you to achieve additional scattering of light.
2. The lightness of a mirror, the transparency of glass
There are quite a few design techniques that allow you to achieve the desired effect and increase the space. Many of them are quite simple and accessible to everyone, even. Consider the use of mirrors and glass elements in the design of an apartment with small areas.
Mirrors in small spaces.
A great design technique that gives the feeling of extra space is the use of mirrors. Competent arrangement of additional mirrors gives a visual increase in space up to two times the actual one!
Mirror cabinets in a narrow hallway.
glass elements.
The next technique, similar in meaning to the previous one, is the use of all kinds of glass parts in the room, such as countertops, cabinet doors, and so on.
Glass gives incredible lightness, transparency and freshness. Ideally, the doors can also be glass. Often such doors are not an optical obstacle for a person's view and additionally increase the size of the room.
3. To increase the space: the model is minimalism
The most suitable style in which a small space will look good is minimalism. It suggests simplicity and small accents, as well as fashionable, unobtrusive colors. The latter play an extremely important role, emphasizing the possible effect of an accent.
We paint, glue, draw.
The result of the use of light or pastel colors is visually appeared additional space. In addition, if you separate the ceiling and wall with a border (about 7-10 cm), this will visually help to increase the "height" of the ceilings in the room.
Pastel colors, glass doors, lighting.
When buying paint, any shades of light colors will be most suitable, completely exclude dark and gloomy ones. Keep in mind that although two different colors are trendy right now, and in principle you can use this combination, you should beware of strong contrasts. The only recommendation is to use the accent technique on one wall.
You should completely abandon the idea of \u200b\u200bgluing the walls with patterned wallpaper, but you can successfully use vertical or horizontal stripes, as well as chevrons, as a way to optically increase or expand the volume.
How to apply accentuation technique, how to use stripes and chevrons when repairing an apartment, you will learn to read in the article:
Chevron stripes and pastel colors are not the only solution for your walls. You can accentuate one wall panoramic photo wallpapers. High-quality panoramic photo wallpapers not only increase the area of the room in the blink of an eye, but also bring a unique flavor to the interior of the room.
Panoramic wallpaper with a view of the night city.
An even more interesting option, compared to conventional photo wallpapers, are photo wallpaper with 3D effect- in fact, a large three-dimensional drawing. Wallpaper of this kind attracts the eye and also visually enlarges the space in the room, creating an exciting spatial effect, allowing you to increase the space.
Panoramic wallpaper with 3D sea view.
Panoramic 3D wallpaper with access to the street with flowers.
If you decide to purchase photo wallpapers for your apartment, you should remember that you can only choose a high-quality version of this product and keep in mind that the pattern you choose may soon just get boring for you.
The right choice of furniture.
When choosing furniture for rooms with a small area, it is necessary to approach this issue from the same point of view of minimalist style. For example, Venetian-style cabinets or gilded furniture are absolutely unacceptable. The simpler the furniture , the better it fits into the overall concept. That is, minimalism, and in this matter, is the key to success.
The ideal option is built-in wardrobes, a large window, a “second light”.
Use furniture as functionally as possible. To do this, initially purchase furniture, taking into account your real areas and real needs.
Kitchen combined with a seating area.
It is desirable that the color of the furniture was one, or in one tone. It is possible and necessary to use a combination of matte and glossy coatings of the same color. Handles that are used on cabinets, shelves, and so on should not be heavy and massive. Yes, again all the same minimalism. And it is he who will give your furniture the opportunity to fit beautifully into the overall interior of the apartment.
4. Not big, but almost perfect…
Proper arrangement of a small apartment is a real challenge, forcing its owner to use every centimeter of space, combining the play of light and color with furniture according to the laws of minimalism. And what is the result? The result is yours an apartment where you feel pleasant and comfortable located, which can rightfully be called the realm of home comfort.
Accent wall with minimalist furniture.
All the proposed methods of visually increasing space in limited areas can be used not only in small rooms and apartments, but also in large houses, because if the room becomes even larger and brighter, is that bad?
