Each of us dreams of a comfortable freehouse, but not everyone has such opportunities. No problem! Any dwelling, even the smallest, can be made cozy and visually increase the existing space. Just need to know some laws of the effect of color and texture of different surfaces on the visual formation of spatial structure. If you are interested in how to visually enlarge a room, how to make ceilings visually higher, which also affects the formation of space, then we offer you a selection of tips from designers and architects.
Visually raise the ceiling
There are several effective ways with which you can create a visual illusion, if not infinity, then a high ceiling. Such a feeling can be caused by using different techniques.
- Ceiling with a glossy surface, visuallylooks taller. In order to "lift" the low ceiling, it can be painted with glossy paint. It is even better to install a glossy stretch ceiling, the fixtures in which there will be built-in point lights. In a room with low ceilings, large chandeliers eat up space.
- You can make a layered gypsum boardceiling structure, in which the groove should be darker than the rest of the ceiling. This design creates a visual illusion of a higher ceiling.
- In order to visually increase the heightceiling, for example, in the living room, in the neighboring rooms, for example, in the hallway and in the kitchen, the ceilings need to be made slightly lower. Then, when you look from the hallway into the living room, you will get the impression of a larger volume and height of space.
- Well, the most radical and thus a win-win option for increasing the height of the room is to cover the ceiling with a mirror surface. This method gives a complete illusion of the upward ceiling.
Color Effect
Using different colors can be effectivesolve the problems of space. Designers are advised to use light colors in small rooms - beige, light pink, gently blue, pale-green, etc. In a word, it should be any pastel palette that does not irritate the eye. In small rooms, you should carefully use flashy colors, bright contrasts, heavy dark colors. Different colors create different visual sensations. It is known, for example, that the blue color visually removes objects a little. A warm tone, for example orange, on the contrary visually brings them closer. Therefore, if you need to create the impression of a larger space without losing the sense of comfort, bright and warm tones will have to be abandoned. In addition, you should avoid large drawings on the walls. If as the decor of your walls you have chosen wallpaper, then you need to know how to correctly combine their different colors and patterns:
- A large pattern on the wallpaper narrows the space very noticeably.
- Solid wallpaper with a vertical strip or a vertical pattern visually make the room already higher.
- Wallpapers of different colors, separated by a border, will make the room smaller and narrower.
- The border on the top edge and colorful wallpaper will lower the height and reduce the room.
- Wallpaper with a small pattern or monophonic light wallpaper visually increase the small room.
- If you use wallpaper with a larger pattern on one wall than on other walls, the space will visually expand.
- In order to revive the dark room, you need to cover the least lighted wall with wallpaper of the same color as the other walls, but the tone is lighter.
If you are interested in how to visually magnifychildren's room, it should be borne in mind that the delicate pastel colors - pale lime, pale pink, light blue - soothe and relax, tune to a sweet dream. That's why they are very appropriate in the nursery. Warm shades, such as beige, yellow, apricot, cream green, create coziness. They look good in the dining room and living room. Bright colors and fire colors, for example, maroon, orange, drive away fatigue and energize. Designers recommend using them in a home gym or office.
Mirrors and spaces
Many people are wondering how visuallyenlarge a small room. The tried and tested method of expanding any room is the use of mirrors on the walls. This method always gives the expected effect, but requires special care. Of course, you can decorate one of the walls with large mirror sheets. But in this case your room will resemble a dance hall, in which only the ballet machine is not enough. Therefore, going to use mirrors in the decor of the room, you should consult a designer. He will recommend how to make a mirror wall, how to soften it with a cloth, so that a feeling of transition to the next room is created. Keep in mind that you will have to get used to that your guests will constantly be distracted by their reflection. By the way, "push" the wall can not only with the help of mirrors, but using a false niche. It is not necessary to make it deep. The depth of the niche itself can be increased with the help of lighting directed to the wall, which is located along the contour. This will give your niche volume, visually increasing the space of the room. 
A question with the floor
Increase the space of a small room you can andat the expense of sex. Here the same laws that we considered for walls are applicable: the dark sex visually reduces space, and vice versa. Visually lengthen the room can be due to the longitudinal arrangement of the floorboards or parquet. If you want to expand the kitchen, use a glossy light tile for this. The light reflected in it will fill the room with air, make the kitchen more light and bright. On the varnished light parquet do not need to lay a massive carpet, which covers the entire floor. In this case, it is better to use a small soft-colored mat. The combination of light walls, ceiling and floor will make the room more visually. Moreover, with the help of the lower illumination it can be illuminated, which will add room to the room.
Accessories and furniture for a small room
It is not necessary to allocate in such room from the generalinterior furniture. In this case it is better if it merges with the curtains and walls. Being a bright spot, it "eats" space. The form of furniture should be chosen modest, and upholstered furniture - without armrests. Instead of armchairs in general, you can use convenient padded stools, and from the seats to refuse. With regards to arrangement, furniture should be placed at corners or along walls. The piece of furniture installed in the middle of the room will divide the space into parts, which is not desirable in a small room. It is good to order built-in wardrobes in which there will be mirrored doors. For books, it is better to use open racks that can go up to the ceiling. They can be replaced and shelves, freeing space on the floor. This will increase the room. In the nursery room choose a set of furniture, which consists of a bed with a wardrobe, and under it - a table. If the child is designed for two, it is better to buy a bunk bed. Again, instead of a sofa and armchairs it is better to put pillow toys and padded stools. If, when equipping the room, you are going to buy a new TV, then no doubt get a flat TV. And no thumbs. Only fastening to the wall. The same goes for the computer. Buy yourself a laptop. Although it is a little expensive, but, as in the case of a TV, it does not need to purchase furniture in addition. You can decorate the wall of a medium-sized picture. A good addition can be an artfully executed tapestry that will match the color of your walls. He will attract due attention, adding a cozy room. In the farthest corner of the room, designers are advised to arrange a bright beautiful object. It can be an antique vase or an unusual flower. Such an object will attract attention of guests at once, and they will have the impression of a great perspective. Visually make the space more free will help coffee tables - mirror or glass, shelves of glass, as well as matte glass doors. Hidden local illumination, spot lighting, installed professionally, will create additional light and shades, reflected in glass surfaces and mirrors. From the top central lighting will have to give up. The softness of the room will give light, which will come from the floor lamp, standing on the floor. Open shelves should not be cluttered with trinkets. And in general, it is better to use for storage of things vertical cabinets-pencil cases, which stretch the space upwards. Unnecessary items are hidden in the cabinets, cupboards, from the kitchen surface, clean the appliances and utensils.
Curtains and curtains in a small room
That the small room visually seemedmore, you need to light it, let daylight in it. Therefore, the windows are better decorated with airy, light curtains. Using very long curtains that nicely spread out on the floor beneath you, you will not only decorate the room, but also create the feeling that it is higher. If you need to visually expand the space of the room, then the curtains should be hung so that they also cover part of the wall. Roman blinds "eat" space is much smaller than curtains in the whole wall. Remember, when you select fabrics for curtains, that the picture, vertically, makes the room higher, and horizontal - visually expands and reduces the space. Using all these tips, which experts give, using techniques that function in a small room, remember the main law of designers: in spite of everything, do not be afraid to experiment, play with different shades, combine sometimes incompatible materials. The main thing that you must achieve is that in the space created by your imagination, you were bored, comfortable and cozy. We advise you to read:
