There’s a design secret that can make any room feel completely different without moving a single piece of furniture. Master this one skill and you can make your room feel expansive or cozy on command.
Lighter colours will often make a room feel larger and more open. These tones reflect more light whether they are natural or artificial. Pale shades will make a wall and ceiling recede which tricks the eye into perceiving there is more space. Lighter colours blur the edges between walls and ceiling, helping a room feel seamless and open.
Even Better Beige is a soft, light beige that enhances the openness of the space. The white window coverings and light wood flooring brighten the room, making the bedroom feel more spacious and calming with its warm, light tones.
Painting an entryway in Blank Canvas, creates a striking visual impact. It makes the space feel clean, inviting, and provides a perfect backdrop for décor. As seen in the photo below, the white entryway feels fresh, seamless, and more spacious.
Often some rooms have short walls, which means short ceilings. You can adjust this by painting the wall and ceiling in similar tones to elongate the walls, giving the illusion that the ceiling is higher than it is. We see below Statement White is on the upper walls with Polar Bear on the ceiling. Another option is painting the walls and ceiling in the same white tone to create more of a seamless look.
Using light colours on both the walls and cabinetry can make a smaller kitchen feel more open. Blank Canvas, a soft warm white, paired with Gratifying Gray on the cabinets, a gentle grey, creates a cohesive and airy atmosphere.
On the other hand, darker colours often appear to advance and create a cozy, enclosed feel, but when paired with ample natural light and light-toned furnishings, they can also contribute to a sense of openness. In the living room below, Cracked Pepper adds depth and contrast, while natural light and soft furnishings keep the space feeling bright and balanced.
Rumors is used on both the walls and ceiling in this bedroom, creating an enveloping atmosphere, ideal for restful and relaxing sleep space.
Colour plays a key role in shaping how a room feels, whether you’re aiming for spaciousness, coziness or openness. Colour becomes a tool for crafting the exact mood and sense of space you want to achieve.
Colourfully Yours,
Deanna
