If you are curious about how to create a sense of space, interior designers often start with the walls and windows. Normally, light-colored walls make a room feel bigger. As a renter, you may not have much choice in your wall color, but most landlords will opt for white or neutral walls anyhow. That is in your favor.
Windows are another fundamental element of maximizing room space. Large windows will help add natural light and air circulation to the room. But if you don’t have large windows, there are ways to give the impression that your windows are larger than they are. For example, try hanging an oversized decorative shade over a small or odd-sized window to give the impression that it is bigger than it is. Another way to give the impression of larger windows is to hang long curtains near the ceiling. By adding visual height to your windows, it can make the room look bigger.
Using vertical space is another important part of how the room looks spacious. Anything you can do to draw the eye up will give an interior space a bigger feel. For instance, try adding shelving high up on the wall to display some colorful home décor items. In the same vein with window curtains, you can also hang shower curtains from the ceiling to make a tiny bathroom seem bigger. With a simple tension rod and a long, fancy shower curtain, you can add a sense of height and beauty to your small bathroom.
To truly maximize the feeling of space in your home, another perfect way is to incorporate reflective surfaces into your décor. Mirrors, lamps, and shiny décor items can all help bounce light around and make space look bigger and neat. If you’ve got dark corners, try adding battery-operated decorative lights that you can attach directly to the wall or under a cabinet. With no wiring or wall damage required, these lights will turn a little room look more flexible and spacious.
At long last, you can make your rental house feel bigger by choosing the right size of furniture for your space. Wanting to squeeze large couches or other furniture into a small space will only make the room feel cramped and crowded. The same is true for dark furniture. Too many pieces of dark furniture can make a room feel dark and small. Rather, choose light, correctly fit furniture for each room. As far as possible, opt for a simple color palette and lighter colors. When setting furniture in each room, make sure that there is a clear area around each piece of furniture to give a sense of space. Boost that feeling of space by banishing clutter inside cabinets, organized on light-colored shelving, and in decorative bins.
By following these simple decorating tips, you can make your rental home feel larger and more spacious, too. Would you like more decorating tips for your rental house? Read more on Real Property Management Meridian blog or contact us today!