Few people wish they had less space in their homes, but changing the visual perception of a room is more straightforward than remodeling. Red Star Paint & Decorating Center has some easy ways to make rooms in your home look and feel bigger.
Enlarge a Room with Benjamin Moore Paint
It's no secret that paint is one of the best ways to change a room's perception. Cool shades like blue, green, purple, and light gray are no-fail choices to make a room look and feel more spacious. Painting all walls the same color keeps your eye moving around the room, which makes it feel more open; avoid accent walls in small rooms. It's also helpful to paint the ceiling a lighter shade to make it look farther away and appear taller. Consider these Benjamin Moore paint colors to make a room feel bigger.
Benjamin Moore Nimbus 1465
A soft, versatile greige that looks stunning with Benjamin Moore Gray Cardigan 1600, a cool gray with blue undertones, or Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover 855, a versatile white with a subtle hint of gray.
Benjamin Moore Bella Blue 720
A moody blue with hints of blue-green, Bella Blue gives spaces a soothing vibe. Pair it with a light blue-gray, like Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray HC-171, or crisp, cool white, like Benjamin Moore Frostine AF-5.
Benjamin Moore Amethyst Cream 2071-50
This whimsical light purple brings light-hearted charm to a room. To avoid overwhelming a room, use Benjamin Moore Oyster 2155-70, a delicate blend of violet and gray, or a bright white with a drop of blue, like Benjamin Moore Distant Gray OC-68 on the ceiling.
Interior Design Tricks for Making Rooms Look Bigger
Natural light is one of your greatest allies when you want a room to look larger. Even if a room doesn't have large, plentiful windows, you can make the most of what you have with sheer shades. Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades feature adjustable fabric vanes on a sheer backing for a clean aesthetic that enhances sunlight and provides UV protection. If you want to layer drapes over your shades, choose a lightweight fabric with a subtle texture, like linen or a cotton blend.
Furniture has a significant visual impact on a room, so choose yours wisely. Many people believe several small pieces are better for compact areas, but this creates visual clutter that makes a room feel small and crowded. Instead, opt for a couple of larger pieces with legs that elevate them slightly because the open space under them adds to the open aesthetic. Another common mistake is pushing your furniture against the walls to create a single open space in the center. Open space between the walls and your couch has the same effect as elevation.
Hunter Douglas Window Treatments Near Montclair, New Jersey
Red Star Paint & Decorating has provided Montclair homeowners with Hunter Douglas window treatments, Benjamin Moore paint, and professional-grade painting tools since 1995. We offer unmatched service before, during, and after the sale.
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