Fool the Eye: Ways of Visually Enlarging Bedrooms
While budgets often restrict us from owning large spaces and moving walls is difficult, what we can do is create optical illusions that help visually enlarge even the smallest of spaces. Carmelo Delia – providers of the best furniture Malta has to offer - share a few tips and tricks that will fool the eye and put Houdini to shame:
Lighting
Lighting is a key element in opening up a space. Natural light is obviously the best, but if your space lacks natural light, we suggest investing in better quality artificial lighting - such as LED lights - to create a feeling of extension.
Mirrors
Wall mirrors give the illusion of space, they bounce light deep into the room, making it appear larger. Strategically placing mirrors across from windows can easily enhance the light in a room, as can also be done through mirrored cabinet doors. If your room has low ceilings, adding a floor-to-ceiling mirror gives the illusion of height. Other than tricking the eye, mirrors are also a great decorative piece!
Colours & Paint
Sticking with soft colours or neutral colour palettes when decorating your apartment is a great way of visually enlarging a space without breaking the bank. Light colours make a room look more open and airier and the walls more reflective, creating a more inviting space.
Furniture
Large, overstuffed furniture should be avoided as it overwhelms the room. On the other hand, trim, tailored pieces that are more in scale with the space have the opposite effect. We suggest placing weighty furniture on opposite sides of each other to maintain balance, while smaller items such as armchairs or end tables can be placed in corners to open up the room. Another great solution for small spaces is purchasing multi-purpose pieces, such as sofa beds and beds with storage underneath – which help to prevent a cluttered look.
Therefore, lighting techniques and furniture arrangement are just some of the design concepts that make spaces seem much more spacious than they are.
Carmelo Delia showcases a wide variety of the best bedroom furniture Malta has to offer, with top-quality classic and modern main and spare bedrooms by renowned brands FAER and Loiudic&D. Visit our showroom in Birkirkara to view our lovely selection of sofas, kitchen tables and lube kitchens in Malta.
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