The only criticism about staying in a small apartment is that we often have to give up our style owing to the small space cramps. How easy it would have been if one could simply insert some more space to fulfill the needs. But, in that case the needs would have never come to an end, and because that is not the only option so we have some of the simpler solution here. There are different ways to make use of smallest of space in your house and make your living area look larger, without letting you give up your style. Just with the minimal effort you can have the illusion of opening up any small room into a bigger leaving area. Here are few tips from us that can make your room look spacious.
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1. Use of neutral shades:
The first and primary focus that entirely makes your room is the choice of the right shade. The use of neutral and light shade makes your room look bigger and spacious. The white color is the best alternative, however, shades like icy blue creamy colors are other color combinations to make your small room look roomier.
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2. Capture the natural light:
The more natural light enters your room, the more spacious it looks. The flow of natural light not only makes the room look larger, but also fresh and airier too. In case you do not have much natural light, use of some lighting features can also be of help.
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3. Use multipurpose furniture:
Since furniture is something definitely needed in big as well as small apartments, the winning edge for small dwellers is to invest in a multipurpose furniture that can be bought into use in different ways. For example, furniture that offers storage too is the best way to make use of every bit of space or a dining table that can be folded to make the most of small space.
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4. Furniture with clear material: Furniture that makes use of materials like lucite and glass, not only looks elegant but also makes your room look open.
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5. Floating Shelves:
Use of more of hanging shelves on the wall will definitely streamline your rooms. The shelves not only hold the accessories and decorating stuff, but also keep the room free of clutter and also eliminate the need of using cabinets.
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6. Don’t forget the ceiling:
Most of us often pay less of attention toward the ceiling segment, however they make a great impression in our room directly. Ceiling in white not only opens up space, but also gives the room a height.
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7. Mirror-mirror on the wall:
By hanging a large mirror on the wall, you can make your room look double in size. The mirrors helps to reflect light around the room making the room appear bigger. The mirrors reflect natural as well as artificial light making your room look brighter during the day and night.
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8. Lights:
Use of lights at different heights not only brightens the room, but gives the illusion of bigger space. Use of spot lighting, torchiere light is not only visually appealing, but also prefect for small living space.
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9. Flooring:
Flooring is one of the important sections that shouldn’t be ignored. Flooring of light oak or a light-colored carpet gives openness to the space and makes them brighter too. Wide floorboards and striped rugs can also give the illusion of space.
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10. Arranging the furniture at right angles: Large furniture should be placed against the wall, this helps to open up the space on the middle. It’s not a compulsion that you furniture is to be at an angle of 45 degree, in fact the lesser angle looks best, provided you can balance it with the other furniture in the room. When you place your furniture at an angle, it leads the eye along the longer distance, rather than the shorter wall.
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