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August 2008 Design Newsletter
Welcome to our August 2008 Newsletter from Wall Huggers
In this issue we will discuss how to make a small space appear bigger.
10 Tips for Making a Small Space Bigger
1. Paint With Delicate Hues: Dark colors may seem design-friendly, but they make rooms look smaller.
The lighter the color, the more open the space appears. White will maximize the space -- a dark
color will close it in.
2. Use Shades of the Same Color: One way to introduce variety without shrinking the room's apparent
size is to paint the walls, trim, and detailing in different shades of one color, such as white, off-white, and
beige. Or try a white that's tinted with green or yellow so you can use the darker shade of the color on the
trim and detailing. By using a monochromatic scheme, you'll make the room look more open.
3. Give Your Ceiling Texture: many paint experts say a white ceiling will open up a space, but some say
white is a noncolor -- it just disappears. But if you give your ceiling texture, it will do something to your room
that's a lot more interesting. Metallic textures are much more interesting than white.
4. Reflect Your Space: Wall-to-wall mirrors may seem like a '70s design leftover, but using mirrors well
can open up your home. New ones are pricey, so cruise flea markets and garage sales for bargains.
Even mirrors with surface imperfections can give your room a great atmosphere. Once you've gathered a
collection, display the mirrors together on one wall. (Leave some space between them -- you're going for a
"collection" look, not a wall-to-wall-mirror-bachelor-pad nightmare.) The room will seem larger, and the mirrors
will act as wall decor. This works best if the mirrors are placed on a wall opposite the windows to increase light.
Doing this will also reflect the scenery outside, bringing the outdoors in.
5. Get Perspective: Hanging pictures of expansive landscapes with vanishing perspective will trick
your eyes into thinking your pad's got depth.
6. Think Big: It's easy to assume you should decorate to scale -- small furniture pieces for your small space --
It's better to have one well-designed prominent piece that makes a statement than to have smaller
pieces of furniture cluttered with tchotchkes and knickknacks,Even one oversize piece of furniture can add
character to a room. A well-designed armchair with a nice curve to it will give your room personality.
7. Space Things Out: People think they're saving space by shoving everything against the wall,but a piece
of furniture sometimes looks better when it's placed at an angle or surrounded by space. Sometimes it makes
sense to let a piece breathe more. A creative furniture arrangement will make your place seem
more visually dynamic.
8. Make It Clear: If your room is very small, use glass-topped tables. The glass makes you think
you're seeing more space and less clutter. This goes for coffee tables as well as dining tables or work desks.
It's a simple visual trick, but it works really well.
9. Add Multifunctional Pieces: Investing in furniture that serves multiple functions is a great way to
save space. An ottoman with built-in storage space lets you store magazines (and that TV Guide) and gives
you a place to rest your weary feet.
10. Fold It Up: Dining tables that can be made smaller or larger (e.g., drop-leaf or draw-leaf, or with
removable leaves) let you make the most out of a combined living-dining area. And a futon bed makes sense
in a small bedroom -- especially if you take the time to fold it up during the day.
Welcome to our August 2008 Newsletter from Wall Huggers
In this issue we will discuss how to make a small space appear bigger.
10 Tips for Making a Small Space Bigger
1. Paint With Delicate Hues: Dark colors may seem design-friendly, but they make rooms look smaller.
The lighter the color, the more open the space appears. White will maximize the space -- a dark
color will close it in.
2. Use Shades of the Same Color: One way to introduce variety without shrinking the room's apparent
size is to paint the walls, trim, and detailing in different shades of one color, such as white, off-white, and
beige. Or try a white that's tinted with green or yellow so you can use the darker shade of the color on the
trim and detailing. By using a monochromatic scheme, you'll make the room look more open.
3. Give Your Ceiling Texture: many paint experts say a white ceiling will open up a space, but some say
white is a noncolor -- it just disappears. But if you give your ceiling texture, it will do something to your room
that's a lot more interesting. Metallic textures are much more interesting than white.
4. Reflect Your Space: Wall-to-wall mirrors may seem like a '70s design leftover, but using mirrors well
can open up your home. New ones are pricey, so cruise flea markets and garage sales for bargains.
Even mirrors with surface imperfections can give your room a great atmosphere. Once you've gathered a
collection, display the mirrors together on one wall. (Leave some space between them -- you're going for a
"collection" look, not a wall-to-wall-mirror-bachelor-pad nightmare.) The room will seem larger, and the mirrors
will act as wall decor. This works best if the mirrors are placed on a wall opposite the windows to increase light.
Doing this will also reflect the scenery outside, bringing the outdoors in.
5. Get Perspective: Hanging pictures of expansive landscapes with vanishing perspective will trick
your eyes into thinking your pad's got depth.
6. Think Big: It's easy to assume you should decorate to scale -- small furniture pieces for your small space --
It's better to have one well-designed prominent piece that makes a statement than to have smaller
pieces of furniture cluttered with tchotchkes and knickknacks,Even one oversize piece of furniture can add
character to a room. A well-designed armchair with a nice curve to it will give your room personality.
7. Space Things Out: People think they're saving space by shoving everything against the wall,but a piece
of furniture sometimes looks better when it's placed at an angle or surrounded by space. Sometimes it makes
sense to let a piece breathe more. A creative furniture arrangement will make your place seem
more visually dynamic.
8. Make It Clear: If your room is very small, use glass-topped tables. The glass makes you think
you're seeing more space and less clutter. This goes for coffee tables as well as dining tables or work desks.
It's a simple visual trick, but it works really well.
9. Add Multifunctional Pieces: Investing in furniture that serves multiple functions is a great way to
save space. An ottoman with built-in storage space lets you store magazines (and that TV Guide) and gives
you a place to rest your weary feet.
10. Fold It Up: Dining tables that can be made smaller or larger (e.g., drop-leaf or draw-leaf, or with
removable leaves) let you make the most out of a combined living-dining area. And a futon bed makes sense
in a small bedroom -- especially if you take the time to fold it up during the day.
