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12 Tricks That Make Your Space Look Larger

by Tazim Damji

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(How)can you trick your eye in to believing your space is larger than it actually is?

Carol Spiers, author of House Beautiful’s The Apartment Book – Smart Decorating for Spaces Large and Small, shares with us her top 12 ideas for making a small space seem larger:
1. Decorate with intention – haphazard décor just accentuates the shoebox effect of a small space
2. Round tables work well – They’re east to walk around and you can always squeeze in an extra chair. Plus, they often look fine if they’re off center in a wall or in front of a sofa.
3. Lateral accents expand the space – Paint your walls with horizontal bands in three related colors or several sheens of the same hue
4. Mirrors open up small spaces – Many mirrors set at different angles open up a room even more and reflect bits and pieces of things you might not otherwise notice.
5. Use small sources of light – LAmpshades that concentrate the light give the impression that a space is smaller.
6. Leave the ceiling unlit or you’ll feel it’s on your head – Several small lamps will add character and depth to the room.
FurniturePhoto taken by me at IDS West
7. Use light furniture with legs – Skirted furniture closes up a space.
Open leg furniturephoto by me at IDS West
8. Create perspectives so you don’t feel closed in – The view from one room to another should be intentionally composed with a smooth transition from one ambiance to the next.
9. Add interior windows – (open spaces in a wall) to allow light, air and conversations to pass from room to room.
10. Keep the eye moving – Make window treatments and walls the same colour.
11. Get rid of doors wherever you can – Replace them if you like with light curtains.
Curtained Office12. Go for things of good quality – In a small space everything received attention.

Do you use any of these tricks in your home to make the space feel larger? What are some other ideas for accomplishing this?

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About Tazim Damji

Tazim Damji is a permaculture gardener and certified holistic nutritionist from Vancouver, Canada. She is passionate about photography, vegan food, and gardening. Read more posts by Tazim. Visit her food and adventure blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Connect with Tazim via Twitter or on Facebook .

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  1. Diane says

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    I love using mirrors

  2. lisa says

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    I have a preference for round tables. I really appreicated teh "Make window treatments and walls the same colour" this is one I need to incorportate.

    • tazimd says

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      I love round tables, too – I always bonk my hip on straight-edged tables!

  3. katie says

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    I am totally guilty of #1!!!

    These are great tips – I am going to have to do one at a time! What I also like to do, instead of curtains for doors, if I have a book shelf that is just used to house boxes/bills etc. in my office, I make curtains to cover up what totally boring things are on the shelves!
    My recent post U Star Novels Review Holiday Gift Guide

    • tazimd says

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      That's a good idea – covering a boring bookshelf! Sometimes it is best to just cover up things like that.

  4. Aysha says

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    I have used mirrors in the past but the round table is a real good idea
    My recent post Top Children's Books on Pumpkins

  5. tazimd says

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    oh cool, Brett! You were a home décor pro and didn't even know it! yep, I have many-a-bruise from table edges.

  6. Beeb Ashcroft says

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    These are good tips! My house is a decent size and pretty "Open", so I haven't really needed to make the space appear bigger, but I do try to utilize every inch of room. For example, my laundry room is tiny and had very little storage, so my fiance built custom cabinets all along the walls for storage. It really made the room so much better!
    My recent post Jersey Shore Girl Costume Tutorial From Savers.com

    • tazimd says

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      That's a good idea for your laundry room – every bit of storage counts!

  7. Tara Funair says

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    Great ideas. I am guilty of doing the opposite of almost everything to make any space in my house look bigger. I need some help 🙂

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