Everyone has one or two rooms in their house that appear small, dingy, and generally unwelcoming.
This is often due to a lack of natural light.
Of course, this problem can sometimes be rectified by installing an extra window, but this can be extremely costly.
Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to completely transform rooms like this without having to resort to major structural changes: 1.
Give It A Fresh Lick Of Paint One of the best ways to make a room feel larger and more welcoming is to paint it using a light, airy color.
Whites and creams are perfect for this because they naturally reflect light around the room, and help to give the impression that it is larger than it really is.
Try to avoid dark colors in small rooms, as these absorb the light, making the room feel very dark, small, and oppressive.
2.
Use Multiple Light Sources It is common for rooms to be lit by one central light.
This is especially true in smaller rooms, where there isn't enough space to hang multiple lights.
However, this can also create the impression of a cramped room.
Instead, try to light the room from multiple lights dotted around the room.
Ceiling spotlights, wall-mounted uplighters, and freestanding lamps are all great solutions, and will help to add depth and space to a small room.
3.
Choose Furniture Carefully Consider the furniture in your room, and remove anything that is not absolutely essential.
Often you will find that you can move a piece of furniture to a different room, or even throw it away entirely.
If you must have certain furniture, then be sure to choose designs that make the most of the space, preferably with a small footprint to maximise the amount of free floor space.
By taking a few simple steps, and with a bit of careful planning, you can transform a small room so that it feels much larger and more welcoming.
In turn this will have a positive effect on your whole house, because suddenly it will feel like having a new room added to your home.