Archive for the ‘mirrors’ Category

Using Mirrors To Make Your Rooms Appear Bigger

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

 Using Mirrors To Make Your Rooms Appear Bigger
Mirror

How do you solve the life long problem of making your rooms bigger? You could embark on a renovation; maybe you could even sell your home and purchase a new one. While these options may solve the ever lasting issue of space, they are not practical. There are little tricks that, with just a few bucks, can help create the image or more space.

Strategically placing mirrors in your rooms will help make your rooms look larger. Whether it is a kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, the existence of a mirror can work wonders for your tiny floor plan. First, stick with light colors for the walls. Decorating your home follows similarly to the rules of dress. Wearing black makes you look thinner, but white makes you appear larger. So in this case, larger is better, so you should opt for light shades.

Once you have your walls painted, select a mirror. Depending on the room will determine the size and style of the mirror you choose. If you are trying to make your kitchen look larger, try to purchase as big a mirror as your space will permit. Hang the mirror opposite your light source, whether it is a window, door, or lighting. This will help reflect the light in the room, creating the illusion of more space.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. There is no need for you to throw out kitchen furniture and get rid of pieces to create more space. By adding mirrors to your kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, you can create the feel that the room is larger than it is.