1. Use low-rise furniture
The closer the furniture is to the ground, the farther away from the ceiling, the illusion of distance from the large space created by creating greater space between the furniture and the ceiling.
2. Install the long curtains
Even if your window is only half the size of the wall, you can also use floor-to-ceiling curtains, which will let us visually think that the window is larger than the actual, but also the curtain device at the top of the window, the use of extended effect, to create a greater sense of space.
3. Wall Paint Contrast
The lower half of the wall is painted darker color, the upper part of the lighter color, and the upper half of the wall and the ceiling need to maintain the same color, the same color will have an extended effect, so that can create an extension illusion.
4. Apply an oblique pattern to the wall
The diagonal lines look longer than the straight lines and can also be elongated in proportion to the illusion of vision.
5. Use vertical lines
By using vertical lines leading up to the ceiling, the line of sight stretches upward, allowing us to look at the past much larger than the actual area.
6. Using a long mirror
A mirror is a good way to make a sense of magnification in any space, and if you place the mirror vertically, you can feel the sense of upward tension in the space.
7. Use ceiling lamps and downlight
The chandelier hanging from the ceiling is beautiful, but will make the ceiling feel lower, so the use of ceiling lamps and downlight will not have the feeling of compressed space.
8. Choose a bold carpet with color
Colorful's carpets, which keep our visual focus on the ground, are distracting from the ceiling height.
9. Place the tall furniture in the corner
Will tall furniture (chairs, cabinets, etc.) and home decoration (floor lamp, potted, etc.), placed in the corner position, can weaken the sense of visual obstruction, can also let the space has an extended effect.
10. Use odor to enlarge space
The fragrance can be spread in each area of the space to create a home odor. What space and height, can be smoked by the smell of the spread of the feeling, feel more empty space, more relaxed mood!
Learn these decorating techniques and make your home look taller by a minute!