Making Your Small Room Looking Big
Author: admin Category: decoratingWhen it comes to decorating a small room, it is not an easy task because you want to make your small room look big. However, you can do it by applying some tricks. You have to use your creativity for this purpose. A good way is to jog your memory when you had an experience of staying in a small room and recall how you managed things then. If you are still unable to come up with some ideas then follow these simple tips.
Planning The Size Of Furniture
First of all, you should plan the size of furniture while decorating a small room. Wherever you can do with a small size seat there is no need to place a full size couch. You can place your computer on a compact desk so that you can save the space used up by the full size desk. Ottomans are the best choice for decorating when we have little space. The beauty of ottomans is that you can shift them anywhere in the room according to your requirements. They are also useful to accommodate extra guests.
Where To Place The Television?
Many people find themselves in a catch-22 situation when they have to decide where to place the television in the process of decorating a small room. If there is any niche in a corner then you do not have to use extra space for the TV stand. Alternatively, the best way is to hang a flat screen television on the wall.
How to Open Up A Small Room
According to the decorating experts, use of mirrors and windows is crucial in the process of making your small room looking big. Intelligent use of mirrors can really open up a small room. If you feel scarcity of light in the room then use a sliding glass door. Besides carrying the light into room you will also have a view of outside by doing this.
Besides natural light, you should also make full use of artificial light in decorating a small room. Lights buried in the ceiling are more suitable because they do not use up the space on floor or table.
A Useful Coffee Table
Get a coffee table that is specially designed for small spaces. You will find many shelves either on sides or on bottom for storing smaller things. Larger items can be stored in by lifting up the lid.
These are some of the useful suggestions for decorating small rooms. However, there is no end to the ideas that you can come up with your imagination. The sky is the only limit.
May 10th, 2008
am so bad mixing colors that i haven’t tried my decorating skills. your articles on this sites are very much helpful.
i could surely use some of the tips you gave here.
thanks.
May 22nd, 2008
Yup. Having mirror at small narrow walkways do make lots of difference and I think makes a place look better. Using of plasma or LCD tv now too have it’s advantages. The price is rather cheap for one now too.
June 4th, 2008
A bay or bow window will add depth to a small room.
June 17th, 2008
Good post. A mirror also can make the small romm looding big.
June 24th, 2008
Very nice of you to share the tips with us
The point where, planning the size of furniture is pretty important
Thanks again!
June 27th, 2008
OH my yes!! Finding furniture to fit the room size is so important! Great advise!
June 30th, 2008
use of mirrors and windows is crucial in the process of making your small room looking big