{"id":78,"date":"2021-02-17T18:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T18:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2021-03-02T18:13:37","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T18:13:37","slug":"5-tips-to-make-a-small-room-look-bigger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-make-a-small-room-look-bigger\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Make a Small Room Look Bigger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_254657603__1614708211_43617-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a bright living room with many plants\" class=\"wp-image-79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_254657603__1614708211_43617-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_254657603__1614708211_43617-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_254657603__1614708211_43617.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have an area of your home, townhouse, or condo that feels cramped and small? These areas can detract from an otherwise warm, open, and welcoming home. Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to knock down walls or remodel the interior of your house to make the space feel bigger. Read on for five tips to help make a small room feel larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilize Light Shades of Paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/interior-painting.html\">fresh coat of paint<\/a> can do wonders for a room. Depending on the color you choose, it can even make a small area feel significantly larger! It\u2019s a good idea to steer clear of darker colors and pure white for a small room, because these can make it seem even more cramped. Instead, try pale colors, like blues, greens, and greys. These will make the space appear brighter and more open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add a Mirror to the Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirrors are an excellent optical illusion to make a room for more spacious than it is. By investing in a large, wall-mounted mirror for a dining room, bathroom, or other area of your house, it will look brighter by allowing any incoming light to bounce off of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy Some Houseplants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While some people consider houseplants clutter, others consider it the opposite! Pothos, Money Trees, Peace Lillies, and Monstera are all excellent plants that require minimal care and make a space feel more breathable and open. The greenery can also create a relaxing and tranquil environment that\u2019s just comfortable to be in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add More Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the ongoing themes in all of these options has been light, because it has such a drastic effect on how big a space feels. If you\u2019re in an apartment, townhome, or house that doesn\u2019t receive a lot of natural sunlight, it\u2019s worthwhile to look into adding more lighting. In kitchen areas, you can turn to modern track lighting, or in the living room or bedroom, you could add stylish floor lamps. Adding lampshades to lights also helps spread light across a room and create a warmer, more welcoming feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downsize Your Belongings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimalism is a huge trend right now, and there\u2019s a reason for that! Reducing clutter and getting rid of belongings that you haven\u2019t touched in years is a great way to open a room up and make it feel more comfortable and spacious. To start your journey, take a page out of Marie Kondo\u2019s book and ask yourself whether an item you own \u201csparks joy.\u201d If your answer is yes, keep it! If not, it\u2019s time to part ways with the clutter in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These five tips can help you maximize your space and make your home feel even bigger than it is, creating a warm and welcoming environment that\u2019s comforting to come home to after a long day of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Platinum Painting of Fort Worth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team of expert residential painters at Platinum Painting of Fort Worth has countless tricks up their sleeves to help modernize your home, maximize space, and boost your home\u2019s value. We offer several home-improvement services, including interior and exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, and kitchen cabinet painting. To schedule a free in-home estimate today, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingfortworth.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 817-310-9832.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have an area of your home, townhouse, or condo that feels cramped and small? These areas can detract from an otherwise warm, open, and welcoming home. Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to knock down walls or remodel the interior of your house to make the space feel bigger. 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