"If only this room were bigger..."

When sizing up the spaces in our home, which one do you have that needs to be bigger? Most of us can answer that question immediately. There is that one room - that difficult space - where things do not quite fit. If only there were just a few more inches this way or that way... that would make all the difference in its usability, its comfort level, its wow factor!

Before you spend the big bucks knocking down walls, to create more room, consider that the space might not need those added inches after all, with the help of some inexpensive fixes. Get more room in your room, AND increase the value of your home, by first reviewing these ten considerations on how to cure the case of your cramped room.

10 Ways to Make a Small Room Look Larger

 
RISMEDIA, October 25, 2010--Most people have one: that room in the house that they wish was just a little larger. What many don't realize is that with a little work and some TLC, they could have exactly what they're looking for.

Here, Lowe's offers 10 designer tricks to help you make any room look larger:

1. For the illusion of a larger room, use a color scheme that is light rather than bright or dark. Pastels, neutrals and white are all color possibilities.

2. Use a monochromatic color scheme on the furniture, rugs and walls. Select different shades and textures of your single color.

3. Lighting is a key element in opening up a space. Recessed spot lighting is visually appealing and is perfect for a small space. A torchiere light is great for bouncing light off of the ceiling and back down on the room.Skylights and solar tubes are natural alternatives for adding light to a room.

4. Limit the number of accessories to avoid the cluttered feeling.

5. The floor and the ceiling are the fifth and sixth walls of every room. A light-colored flooring such as light oak or a light-colored carpet will make the room appear brighter and more open. The same applies to the ceiling—use a light color or white to "open up" the space above.

6. Increase the appearance of the size of the room by adding wall mirrors. They not only reflect images, they reflect light and color. Be a little daring! Use mirror tiles to mirror an entire wall. Your room will appear to double in size.

7. Don't place too many pieces of furniture in a small space. A love seat may work better than a full-size sofa depending on the size and shape of the room. Add two medium-sized chairs or two small wood chairs. Place the chairs closer to the wall and then pull them into the area when additional seating is needed.

8. Add paintings or prints to the walls. One large painting works better than a group of small paintings.

9. The visual balance of a room is also important. A large, brightly colored element can overwhelm a room and decrease the appearance of space.

10. A glass table, whether it is a dining, coffee or end table, will keep the appearance of an open and free space.

Try out these pointers, and see your difficult space be transformed to a more useful and more appealing area of your home. Certainly, if your motivation for altering your "problem room" is because you are putting your home on the market and want to make the space more appealing to potential buyers  then be sure to have a real estate agent that works with an efficient and professional home stager so that all of your rooms can be evaluated. Call the Lauri Kent real estate team at 936.447.6000 for professional and reliable assistance. Also visit our website for information on this and much more at LakeConroeRealtyNow.com.