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So, you want to make the place seem bigger but don't have the tools, know-how or budget to create an extension? There are things you can do to improve what you've got and make the place seem bigger without increasing the footprint. First and foremost, de-clutter. Get rid of things that you leave lying around to clear some floor space. Banish the Christmas tree to the loft (where it's supposed to live but you just haven't got round to putting it there, yet) stick the bike in the shed and put the kids toys away. Brighter is better. It's not rocket science.. paint your walls a lighter colour and the room will feel bigger. If that's too bold for you, keep the main walls a neutral colour (not magnolia, anything but the magnolia) and paint or paper a feature wall as a statement. The chimney breast, if you have one, lends itself to being the perfect feature wall. Otherwise, choose anyone but the biggest one. Light it up. Where possible, avoid having a centrally located single light in the ceiling. It will make the room feel smaller. Wall lights are fine, with the shade fitting. Strategically placed spots or down lights can work well, especially if they are switched to be operated separately. This will allow you to control the mood of the room too, just having the lights in the window on in the evening or the ones over the dining room table at dinner. Use floor standing lamps over furniture to create focus and table lamps to create mood. Compartmentalising your lighting this way will make the room feel much bigger than it actually is. A strategically placed mirror will attract attention and reflect light around. Hang it on a wall opposite a source of natural light if it is abundant, or opposite a wall of a different colour if not. Minimise window dressings and avoid anything to heavy. Fixed or retractable shutters are a great option for keeping light in whilst retaining privacy, especially the fixed cafE© style that are only half height. Ultimately, retaining as much natural light as possible, opting for neutral colours with occasional bold features and carefully selecting your light fittings will go a long way in making a room feel bigger. Ceiling Tiles UK have gained experience from over 35 years in the commercial interiors industry and are ceiling tiles suppliers. This allows us to evaluate all enquiries as accurately as possible and suggest the best solution. Whether you would like ceiling grid systems, armstrong ceiling tiles or suspended ceiling tiles we have a solution as ceiling tile suppliers.http://www.ceilingilesuk.co.uk.
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