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Have you ever walked into a living room and felt instantly cramped? Or maybe your own living room feels smaller than you’d like, no matter how tidy it is? If you’re looking to revamp your living room and you’re worried that it’s still going to feel small, then this article is well worth a read.
With a few tweaks and some subtle tricks, you can make your living space feel much more expansive and inviting. Here are four clever tricks to open up your living room and create a more spacious home environment.
Embrace light and bright colours
One of the easiest ways to create an illusion of space in your home is through the use of light and bright colours.
Dark shades tend to absorb light and make a room feel smaller, while lighter hues reflect light, giving the room a more airy and open feel. Go for whites, creams, soft greys, and pastels.
If you love a bit of colour, try incorporating it through accessories like cushions, throws, or artwork while keeping the larger pieces and walls in lighter tones. If you browse websites like House and Garden, you’ll find some great examples of light colours being used to make smaller spaces look fantastic.
Clever use of mirrors
Mirrors are magical when it comes to making a space feel larger. Since they reflect light and views, they can instantly double the sense of space.
It’s a good idea to position a large mirror opposite a window to maximise the amount of natural light bouncing around the room. Using furniture and accessories with a mirror finish will also help to boost light and create the illusion of more space.
Consider see-through furniture
Furniture that you can see through, like glass coffee tables and acrylic chairs, is a brilliant way to make your living room feel larger. While acrylic is fairly trendy, glass coffee tables will never go out of style. This goes for any other glass tables (such as consoles and desks) too.
See-through pieces of furniture create an uninterrupted line of sight, making a room appear less cluttered and more open. A glass coffee table, for instance, won’t block the flow of the room, and it’s this flow that makes the space feel so much bigger. They offer all the functionality you need without visually weighing down the space.
Use fewer larger pieces
The scale within the room itself really matters too. It might seem counterintuitive, but choosing a few larger pieces of furniture rather than many smaller ones can make a room feel bigger.
Generally speaking, too many small pieces can create a busy, cluttered look, while larger pieces can ground the room and make it feel more open. For example, a large sofa paired with a couple of substantial armchairs can create a more streamlined and spacious appearance than several smaller seating options.
Have you tried any of these clever tricks to make your living room feel larger?
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