Even if our homes are small, we can make them feel bigger with a few small changes or smart renovations. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel because the many people that have come before us have helped us to find creative ways to make our homes feel more spacious. What small changes can you implement to make your home feel and look larger?
- Create a finished basement or attic
One of the easiest ways to expand your space is to make full use of all your usable space. Finishing an attic or basement can do wonders for the feel of your home. How can you imagine using these new spaces? You could create guest bedrooms, office space, home gyms, a playroom, a theater, and more. You can be creative with this extra space and personalize them to suit your needs. - Use paint to transform your spaces
A simple and affordable way to transform a space is using color. Even shades of white used in strategic ways can add character and space to your room. Selecting different shades for walls, ceiling and trims are a creative way to add height and depth to your home. - Enclose spaces to add space
One way to add more space is to take existing spaces and enclose them to create more interior living spaces. If you have an existing porch or terrace you can enclose it and add more value to your home. Now you have a new sunroom! If you don’t feel like adding more walls you can simply add some sliding doors to promote a better flow between indoors and outdoors. - Scale matters
It’s important when choosing furniture for your space to select furniture that is both comfortable and appropriately sized. It’s important that you choose the right seat depth and height. If your furniture is lower to the ground, it will leave more vertical space that will make your room feel bigger. You also need to be careful not to add too much furniture and make the space look crowded and small. - Consistency with décor is important
If you have a smaller home, it’s important to use the same design flow throughout your spaces. An inconsistent décor could fragment your spaces and make the entire space feel smaller. Using color palettes, flooring and furniture that is consistent will help the home flow like a connected space and help it to feel larger. - Drapery can create drama and space
Window treatments and drapes that are hung from ceiling to floor will help create the illusion of higher ceilings and elongate your space. - Windows are fantastic
Windows are a beautiful way to make your home feel larger. Windows create natural light and increase the value of your exterior. If you are able to you can add some glass doors that lead to the exterior. Tall glass doors add light and space. - Adjust your layout
Transforming your layout can allow you to not only tailor your home to your lifestyle, but also have your home feel larger. Playing with the layout of your home is a creative way to adjust your space and make it feel even bigger.
Your home and lifestyle should be your guideline when transforming your space. If you’d like your home to look larger and feel larger a few upgrades can make your home work for you and increase its value.