Like most things in life, the rooms within your Philadelphia, PA home come in many shapes and sizes. From massive to miniscule, the size of your room plays a role in how you choose your wall paint. Choosing certain paint colors and techniques can create a more airy feeling in your space. It is a myth that all small spaces should receive the white paint treatment. Carefully chosen paint colors and well placed furnishings can increase the feeling of space and add style to your size-challenged rooms.
So, without further adieu, here are six painting tips and home decorating ideas to make your small rooms feel larger.
- Make it monochromatic– Use different shades of the same color throughout your room. Start with your wall paint and then move on to your throw pillows, window treatments, rugs and decor items. This will create a balance in your space.
- Focal wall with relief space- If vibrant, sharp colors are your inspiration, then by all means, use them! After all, it is YOUR small space. If you are inspired by brilliant blues or saucy reds, do a focal wall in your favorite shade and then continue to use it in artwork and accessories on neutral walls. This will create a cohesive vibe while leaving breathing room in the relief space.
- Mirrors and glass- Add mirrors to your walls or use glass or lucite tables near your couches or chairs. These reflect light, and allow the eye to see through some of your furniture, giving the feeling of openness.
- Similar shades unite– Use the same wall paint hues in different rooms in your home to create a sense of cohesion. This will connect your rooms and give the eye the feeling of openness and space that you crave.
- Don’t neglect your 5th and 6th walls– Your ceilings and floors are often referred to as your 5th and 6th walls. If using a neutral color such as a cool aqua or trendy gray, consider carrying your room color onto your ceiling. If using bold and vibrant paint colors on an accent wall, use them in your area rug as well to tie the room together.
- When in doubt, try it out– Most paint brands now offer a small 2 oz sample of their paint that is big enough to cover a 1’ x 2’ area of your wall. Take advantage of this option and try a few of your room painting ideas before you commit.
Take these home decorating ideas and painting tips and use them to rethink and revamp your home’s small spaces. You will be amazed at what they can do to add breathing space to cramped quarters. If you are still feeling unsure of how to proceed or need a little help fleshing out your room painting ideas, give us a call. We would love to transform the smaller rooms in your Cherry Hill, NJ home and use your room painting ideas to create the look you’ve been dreaming of.