{"id":9835,"date":"2019-06-28T16:37:24","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T08:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=9835"},"modified":"2023-05-03T10:24:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T09:24:46","slug":"how-to-make-your-small-home-look-big","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-small-home-look-big\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways how to make your small home look BIG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Small home and apartments are a challenge to decorate as they either turn out cluttered or seem smaller than they actually are. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you own a small home, apartment or even a room that you are sharing with roommates, here are all the tips you need to know on how you can make it look bigger than it seems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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COLOUR<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Choosing the colours on the lighter <\/b>spectrum.<\/h3>\n
By choosing lighter colours, <\/b>it transform the room to feel airy, unlike dark colours which absorb light instead of reflecting it.<\/span><\/p>\n
Choose a selection of lighter colors like:<\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Home$ <\/p>\n
2. Buy furniture with the same colour as the wall<\/b><\/h3>\n
This will make them blend in and widen the space of your small home. <\/span><\/p>\n
3. Use different shades of the same colour<\/b><\/h3>\n
Using different shades of the same colour creates a visual coherence that makes space feel open.<\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Shades$ <\/p>\n
4. Paint your ceilings in a bright colour to make it pop <\/b><\/h3>\n
This will drive the eyes upward, and create the illusion of a high ceiling.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
$\"Home$ <\/p>\n
INTERIOR <\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Consider a striped floor <\/b><\/h3>\n
Which will make your room appear longer as if it can go on forever, and ever and ever.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
$\"Stepped$ <\/p>\n
2. Consider see-through furniture <\/b><\/h3>\n
It fools the eye into thinking there is more space than there actually is.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
$\"Transparent$ <\/p>\n
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FURNITURE<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
1.Get the right scale <\/b><\/h3>\n
Measure your room to know which size of furniture to buy, to make sure everything fits together in terms of scale.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
$\"Right$ <\/p>\n
2.Utilize hidden storage or multi-functional furniture <\/b><\/h3>\n
Buying multi-functional furniture can save space in your room in smaller apartments.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
$\"Multi$ <\/p>\n
3. Buy furniture that will fill up the length in your room<\/b><\/h3>\n
This will create the illusion of a long room.<\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Colorful$ <\/p>\n
4. Choose furniture with exposed legs<\/b><\/h3>\n
To give the illusion of a larger space.<\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Exposed$ <\/p>\n
5. Television Placement<\/b><\/h3>\n
Mount your television on the wall to free up floor space.<\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Small$ <\/p>\n
DECORATIVE ACCENTS & OTHERS<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Curtains<\/b><\/h3>\n
Hang floor-to-wall curtains to make the ceilings look higher. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
Don’t forget to choose curtains that are the same colour as your wall because it will make your space look bigger. <\/span><\/p>\n
Another trick is to go with sheer drapes.<\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Small$ <\/p>\n
2. Go BIGGER! <\/b><\/h3>\n
Buy one larger decorative item instead of many small ones. This will prevent your room from looking smaller and cluttered. <\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n
Another tip is to display large-scale art instead of small ones, however, if you want smaller ones, focus on one wall.<\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Small$ <\/p>\n
3. Use rugs to define the spaces <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
Rugs help create the illusion of more square footage and also helps the room feel finished and pulled together.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
4. Mirrors <\/b><\/h3>\n
Mirrors help bounce light from windows and create the illusion of more square footage. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
One good way is to place it on a darker spot\/wall that doesn’t get much natural light.<\/span><\/p>\n
5. Remove all clutter <\/b><\/h3>\n
Ensure items such as<\/span> computers, ironing boards, bookshelves, laundry baskets, and excess furniture are put away nicely.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
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$\"Mobile$ <\/p>\n
Be proud of your home and decorate the walls with the colours of your life! <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
And with IQI and IQI Concept<\/a>, we have a dedicated team to help you find that inspiration within.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
You can also check our previous article called 6 Easy DIY Home Decor Projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n
This article is written by Jasmine Ju Ju.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t