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HomeInterior Tricks
And Tips
By: Juan Jose
Is one of more of the rooms in your house smaller than you would like?
There are several different HomeInterior tricks to making a small
room seem larger than it really is. Changes can be made cosmetically
(painting, lighting) as well as physically (furniture, organization) to
maximize the appearance of your room.
No matter if the small room is a bedroom, the living room or kitchen,
several basic principals need to be followed for the perfect home
interior. One – Keep clutter to a minimum. This may mean buying drawer
organizers to keep “things” neat in their places in a drawer instead of
on a countertop.
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Second homeinterior
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Keep only what you need. If you haven’t
used it, worn it, opened it, tried it, tasted it or needed it in 18
months, get rid of it. This helps keep the clutter under control
also.
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To cosmetically alter the appearance of a small room, cover the walls
with a light color, such as beige, cream, pale yellow, mauve or pastels.
Light colors reflect light from the sun and lamps, thus making a room
appear more open and roomier. A white or very pale beige on the ceiling
also reflects back more light and enlarging the presence. Dark colors
can make a room feel closed in and small from limiting the light
sources. Light colored rugs or carpeting also extend the appearance of a
larger area.
Tricks that can make a room appear bigger include vertical stripes in
wallpaper or paint. If painting, use thin strokes that compliment
the wall or furniture colors. Stripes can run from floor to ceiling or
start from a chair railing and either go up or down. When choosing
wallpaper, choose a small print or thin stripe to use. Small prints are
easier to match up also.
Lighting also plays an important role in room’s appearance for the
perfect home interior. Use lamps with light colored shades to adequately
filter the wattage from the light bulb. Dark shades can hinder
reflection, giving a dark appearance, which makes a room poorly lit. Use
light bulbs with 75 watts or power or higher, but allows follow
guidelines recommended by the lamp manufacturer.
When placing furniture in a
small room, try groupings of a large piece followed by a small piece.
For example, a tall lamp next to a short backed chair. A tall bookcase
next to the couch. If you are limited in budget and have to make do with
furniture already bought, arrange it in conversation style as best as
possible. A couch with an end table, facing one or two chairs with an
end table and lamp.
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If your budget allows, buy tall furniture to give the added
appearance of height to the walls. Add real or fake plants to sit atop
for an extra few inches. Buy a loveseat instead of a full sized couch to
save on room. Use narrower end tables or none at all if possible.
Floor lamps work well beside or behind a large piece of furniture
and reflect the light off the wall and down from the ceiling in one
piece.
Buy baskets that can be placed inside shelves or under couches
and beds to store extra items and knick knacks. Clutter takes up a lot
of precious room, and by maintaining its organization, a room will
appear more open.
Decorating a room
is much easier if you can focus on a distinguishing feature. It might be
a window with a spectacular view or French door.
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