How to visually increase the area in an apartment?

Life hacks for visually enlarging a room

Are you still puzzling over how to visually enlarge a room without resorting to complex redesigns and wall demolition? In this case, our tips and life hacks will help you solve this seemingly difficult task.

White color is a classic of all time

Any shade of white fills the room with additional light, airiness and visually enlarges the space. In addition to the white ceiling and walls, you can also buy furniture in light (milk, beige) shades, and choose textiles of the appropriate color.

Not everyone likes monochromatic interior items. In this case, you can dilute the space with designer prints in an interesting way – small flowers, small color accents. If you are choosing a decor for an apartment, it is better to give preference to cold shades. Blue, gray, blue, and green are best.

“Mirror” increase in space

Reflective elements are a good choice for those who want to optically increase the area. Alternatively, you can make one of the walls completely mirrored. And if you have small children and you are worried about the relevance of such a solution, you can simplify the task with a few beautiful mirrors.

In this case, a glossy stretch ceiling will also be a good addition. It will reflect the light and create the impression of increased space. Additionally, you can use the following decorative elements:

• mirrored photo frames;
• chandelier made of transparent glass;
• light-colored curtains.

Each element will complement the other - and thus create a complete picture with a visually enlarged space.

Correct placement of furniture

The arrangement of furniture plays a very important role in the appearance of the room. The best options in this case are the following types of furniture:

• folding;
• hanging;
• built-in.

Also, choose a minimalist style. It is better to refuse a bed or sofa with large armrests and voluminous backs. Wardrobes and tables should be of a classic rectangular shape. If you want to stretch the room in length, then narrow side tables and wall shelves will be an appropriate option. Furniture should be placed along the wall. The central arrangement is suitable for rather large and spacious rooms.

Choose the right wallpaper

If you do not know how to visually increase the height of the room, the following life hack will come in handy. Give preference to light wallpaper with thin vertical lines. If, on the contrary, you need to expand the space, then the lines on the wallpaper should be horizontal. It is best if the stripes are thin and of bright colors – this will not only expand the space, but also fill it with a positive atmosphere.

Do not be upset if you do not find the right wallpaper in the store. You can also find a fairly simple way out of this situation: choose a wallpaper for painting, apply paint of the desired color, and create your own unique design. To prevent such walls from seeming “lonely”, you can complement the interior with certain decorative elements - for example, a tall floor lamp in a similar style (with lines).

Save space with sliding doors

Small apartments are a place where you need to think carefully about every detail of the interior. Do not forget about the doors. In such a situation, it is better to abandon the classic models and give preference to sliding options: when you open them, they move along the wall and do not require additional free space nearby.

Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of such options, so you will definitely find an option that matches the style and design of your apartment. You can also order the production of a special model.

Floor covering – life hacks for choosing

If you have a narrow room and want to visually expand it, the first thing you should think about is flooring. Immediately abandon the idea of using dark-colored laminate or linoleum – such options will visually reduce the area, and the same goes for massive and pronounced patterns.

This raises the question: what colors make the room look bigger? Choose light monochromatic shades. The best options are:

• light beige;
• milk;
• white.

In small apartments, striped parquet will also look good. If you need to stretch the room in length, give preference to longitudinal lines, and for expansion – transverse lines. One more advice: if you have purchased a two- or three-room apartment in the Topolis new building from the developer Real Estate Corporation RIEL, do not choose a separate floor covering for each room. When the structure is homogeneous, it visually increases the space. You should also avoid dark and high thresholds between rooms, because they seem to clearly define the boundaries and divide the apartment area into small parts.

The ideal solution is a monolithic self-leveling floor. Its cost is quite high, but the glossy surface with its reflective properties will enlarge the room very effectively.

Proper zoning

If there is only one room and you want to create several zones, you do not have to build walls and waste precious space. To install partitions, it is better to use an alternative to brick walls. One good option is glass partitions. If you need privacy, you can add beautiful curtains to the glass that can be adjusted to open and close. If you have small children at home, give preference to models made of tempered glass or triplex. These are reliable, durable, and practical materials that can make a room bright.

Visually enlarging a room is not that difficult

There are many effective ways to visually enlarge a room. So, when you buy an apartment in a new building in Lviv or Kyiv from Real Estate Corporation RIEL, do not rush to redevelop and demolish the walls. Sit down, concentrate, think carefully about what you want to see in your new home, use simple and effective life hacks – this will save you time and money. A radical approach and changes are not always necessary to solve complex issues. Use your wits and creative thinking, and listen to the advice of experts, and your small apartment will visually look like a nice apartment with plenty of space.