Big Ideas for Small square footage.
From downtown loft apartments to tiny homes in the wilderness, there is an increasing desire to spruce up a tiny living space. Do not feel cramped in your closet-sized kitchen, here are five great ways to create the illusion of space, despite a lack of square footage.
Creative Ways to add space to a tiny home
Add More Mirrors
Adding mirrors to your space will create an illusion of depth. This is because reflective surfaces catch the light, allowing the space to look wider than it really is. If you feel a little claustrophobic in your small room, try adding mirrors of varying sizes on the walls. A full-length mirror affixed to a door will make the room appear longer. Position the mirrors so that light from a window will catch the reflection, some point in the day.
Repeat Visually Interesting Patterns
Like mirrors, the repetition of similar patterns tricks your eyes into perceiving depth. This does a lot to increase the perceived size of your tiny living space. Consider repeating lines, alternating colors, or even plaid as a theme in your room. You can choose to apply this pattern to your curtains, comforter, or with the help of a professional painter, on the walls. Try to stick to a scheme of two opposing colors. Choose one central place to focus the pattern. If you put the pattern everywhere, the room may appear cluttered and busy –creating the exact opposite of your intended environment.
Paint the Room
Working with painting contractors, you can choose a paint color and finish that complements the intention of the room. While traditional advice suggests that dark-painted rooms tend to make it feel smaller, the right shade of purple, blue or gray can shift from cramped to cozy in only a few coats. You are in the room to sleep, after all. Avoid bright oranges and yellows in the bedroom for the same reason. Sometimes the difference between matte and glossy can change the perception of the room, drastically.
Play with Neutrals to Open up Space
Kitchens and bathrooms can be notoriously tiny. With a certain degree of required fixtures and appliances, there isn’t much room for you or really anything else. A cramped kitchen can be a disaster when entertaining a crowd. Find an eye-pleasing neutral color, on the lighter side usually, to use in these areas. Choose a glossy finish to help let natural light reflect off the surface.
Get Creative with the Lighting
A bright light can do a lot for a room, and opening the windows is not always an option. Use bright, led lights to bring a cool crisp light into a smaller space. Draping string lights around windows for a warm evening glow can add to the cozy ambiance of a tiny room. The darker a small room is, the smaller it is going to feel.
If you are currently struggling with the design of a tiny living space, contact The Paint Manager. For Interior and exterior paint work, The Paint Manager is the expert in turning your house into a beautiful home.