Do you feel that your living room is too small? Do you want your bedroom to appear larger than it is? Believe it or not, there are ways to make a room look bigger than it really is. If this sounds like you and you are tired of looking at that small room, read on to find out 5 ways you can make a room look bigger.

5 Ways to Make a Room Look Bigger

1 – Light Colors on Walls

The main way to make your room look bigger is by painting it a light color. Painting the room white, off white, or another light color will make the room appear larger than it really is. Using dark colors will make the room look even smaller than it is. Though dark colors don’t show up as much dirt, if you’re tire of looking at your small room, you should consider changing the color to a light color on the walls.

2 – Light Colors on the Floors

You also need to use light colors on the floor as well. Whether you use carpet, wood, or any other type of flooring, it needs to be light in color. If you are putting carpet down, try like a beige color or a light blue. If you are putting wood floors in, go with a light color of wood.  The lighter you can get the flooring, the bigger the room will look.

3 – Paint Ceilings

Another way to help make a room look bigger is by painting the ceiling. Some even wallpaper the ceiling. Anything that will draw the eye to the ceiling will help make the room look larger. You could also paint your ceiling a light color and paint designs on it.

4 – Don’t Hang Curtains

When trying to make a room look bigger, try to stay away from curtains. Bulky curtains will definitely make your room look smaller. If you can, don’t use any curtains at all. If this freaks you out, then use a mini blind to keep people from looking in on you. But using bulky curtains will make the room look even smaller than it already is.

5 – Use Mirrors

Mirrors create an illusion is they are strategically placed. Have you have been in a restaurant with mirrors around the buffet bars? It gives the illusion that there is more to choose from than there actually is. This will also work with your home. You can place different size mirrors throughout the room you are trying to make look bigger and that will help.

There are other things you can such as buying a floor to ceiling bookshelf. This will help draw the eye to the ceiling and that will also help with making the room look larger. The main thing to focus on when trying to make a room look bigger is the color of the walls, ceiling and floor. If you have any of these three a dark color, you won’t achieve that goal. Though the light colors will show up a whole lot more dirt and you will be doing a whole lot more cleaning and dusting, if you want it to appear larger, then you will have to just do it.

Take in consideration your furniture as well. Big bulky furniture will not help with making the room appear larger. As a matter of fact, some say if you buy a couch for your living room, buy one with legs. A couch or chair with legs will make the room appear bigger as well. If you’re not afraid of going out there and breaking the rules, try a bed that hangs from the ceiling in your bedroom, or a couch that hangs from the ceiling in your living room. All of these ideas will help make any room look bigger. If you are going for a larger bathroom, you should also consider a see through shower curtain. That will help with making the bathroom look larger.

For more expert advice, or if you are looking to remodel your home, call the guys at All Point Construction. They are located in Allen Park, Michigan, and they serve all of those in the Downriver, MI, area. You can give them a call, visit their website, or stop by their office. They are great and do a wonderful job!