How to make a room look bigger without knocking down walls?

Gagner De L Espace Sans Casser Les Murs

Here are a few tricks to create the illusion you moved  walls.

1. If your ceiling is low, apply some striped wallpaper on only one side of a wall to convey more height to the room. It also works with dark paint on just one wall panel, by painting over the edge of the ceiling in the same color.

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2. To convey more depth, choose a shaded carpet and place it lengthwise, it will create an effect of perspective. You can also play with colors and different shades on the wall. The idea is to use contrasts.

3. You can play with the luminosity of the room. Create a more cozy side with muted lighting along with a fresher and more luminous corner.

Also don’t forget to place mirrors at various points of passage in the room to increase perspectives.

4. Choose low and light furniture, for example a coffee table, poufs...

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