subject: 7 House Interior Design Rules To Use To Create More Room [print this page] Don't feel limited by space when it comes to house interior design. These 7 tips will help make more room while creating a fantastic design splash.
1. Slim Down - Get a large box, basket or bag and sift through those small accents. Too many little things sitting around a small room will clog of the room's space quickly. It's amazing how much air space you will create by being super specific about what you have placed on table tops and shelves.
2. Trim Down - Heavy, bulky window treatments not only block the limited light in your small room but are also space hoggers. Free those windows by using shades, blinds or even shutters. There are unlimited possibilities to be found or made. Start looking through house interior design magazines, stores and online to find the perfect window treatments. Have a little extra money to spend, have your blinds custom designed in fabrics that compliment the rest of your room's decor.
3. Color Down - Though a variety of color breaks up a large house, too much color in a small one will work against your already limited amount of space. It is best to paint all the walls one color or use a similar pallet hue for small subtle changes from room to room.
4. Lighten Up - Pull in that limited light with the use of mirrors positioned directly across from a window. Use semi gloss paint to reflect the light and keep your furniture polished and your appliances clean.
5. Fabric Up - It is better to fabric up your accents and leave the large furniture pieces to solids. Slip covers are a fantastic way to tone down a busy couch. Bring in that home interior design splash with easy to create, quick to change fabric accents. Have fun with this part of your house interior design project!
Bring in those weaves, patterns, and quilted fabrics for this.
6. Liven Up - Nothing says open space and health like fresh plants placed around a room. Potted plants are preferred but bountiful bouquets regularly freshened up will also work well.
Limited for room? Place a plant in front of the fire place during the warmest months. Angle your furniture and use the extra space to display an indoor tree or palm.
7. Step Up - Light bare wood is always the best and beautiful of option for giving a small room a larger appearance. Flooring in an apartment cannot be changed but it can be changed up! Place a lighter area rug on top of the existing carpet. Or in the case of a dark linoleum find a light bamboo or Berber to bring out the light.
