How to make a small apartment twice as big: 5 cool visual techniques | ivd.ru
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08 Apr 2023
White color, closed storage and glossy surfaces share the secrets of how to visually increase the space without redevelopment.
1 Use light colors
A popular and really working technique for visual expansion of space is the use of a light palette and, in particular, white. It is easy to work with: it is suitable for all areas and styles, for dark and light rooms, it goes well with all colors. If you want the apartment to look bigger, pick up the decoration or large furniture in this shade. White can also be traditionally bright interior elements: decor or textiles. If snow-white seems uncomfortable to you, pay attention to other light shades: milk, cream, sponge cake, ivory. They give the same visual effect, but thanks to the warm undertone they look more cozy.
2 Give up contrasts
If you want to make the space more spacious, give up too bright contrasts. These include, for example, dark furniture on a light background or an active ornament on the wallpaper. All this attracts attention and clearly marks the boundaries, emphasizing the real size of the room. To make the interior seem lighter and more spacious, use a calm palette with smooth color transitions or make a monochrome interior in different shades of the same color: beige, gray, white, etc. But it is also not worth giving up contrasts altogether. So that the space does not seem flat and boring, include small spectacular details in it: for example, flashy fittings, contrasting decor or one small bright piece of furniture.
3 Put transparent furniture
Transparent furniture looks unusual and plays on the visual perception of space, literally disappearing from view at a certain angle. Thanks to this, the interior seems light and clean, which means that it is visually more spacious. Such furniture looks organically in scandi, minimalism, japandi, contemporary, eclecticism. Glass products can be used in eco-style or country. If the naturalness of materials is not essential for you, add plastic chairs or a dining table to the interior.
4 Add reflective surfaces
Mirrors and glossy coatings are one of the most well-known and effective ways to visually expand the space. Mirrored surfaces allow you to beautifully beat a small or irregular-shaped room, increase the amount of light in the room and distract attention from a modest area. The same applies to glossy surfaces: furniture facades, wall coverings or floors. The glaring finish reflects the light and visually makes the space brighter and more spacious.
5 Use closed storage
A well-thought-out storage system is the key to order and visual space. The fewer unnecessary things will remain in sight, the more spacious the room will seem. It is ideal to hide from the eyes everything that does not play an important role in the design of the room and is not used often. If you want to visually increase the space, it is best to use closed storage systems (especially with mirrored facades). If you have a shelving or open shelves, equip them with baskets, boxes and other accessories with which you can organize storage and hide mismatched little things.
