Tricks with colour

In this article we are going to touch on a few points on how to make your room look larger and cosier.

Make your room look larger

Use colours from the cool end of the colour wheel.
Paint all surfaces the same colour.
By keeping the floor space dark and the walls light it will appear to expand.
If the ceiling is low you can make it look higher if you paint it a lighter shade than the walls.
To give the illusion of space you should use the deepest colour near the floor and the lightest shade on the ceiling.
Large furniture will appear small if they are the same colour as the walls.
Small rooms does not have to be painted in light colours. You could emphasise its cosiness by painting it deep red.

Use colours from the warm side of the of the colour wheel.
Warmer shades on the ceiling will bring the height of the room down and make it feel cosier.
Keep flooring neutral when using bright colours such as red or orange.

Paint the end of a long corridor a dark colour as this will bring it closer
If you want to make your rectangular room appear squarer, paint the two short end walls a darker shade.