Here are described techniques that help visuallymake even a tiny apartment spacious and open We all want to have a spacious home. Unfortunately, our dreams often run up against the ceilings of typical apartments, the height of which does not exceed 2.4-2.7 m. Sad, but not fatal. There are several techniques that allow you to fix this.
Tip #1: Choose reflective surfaces
It can be anything: glossy ceilings, mirrors or even furniture and household appliances with a reflective surface. The main thing here is the result.
Tip #2: Make multi-level ceilings
Multi-level structures are capable of creatingquite unexpected effects. Thus, you can hide lighting in a multi-level ceiling, and also create an optical illusion of high ceilings with its help.
Tip #3: Create a monochromatic interior
Try to select all materials, furniture,decor in one color scheme. A favorite technique of Scandinavians is white cabinets against white walls. They know that this way the furniture blends in with the wall and becomes almost invisible. Curtains, furniture and walls in the same tonality look most advantageous.
Tip #4: Choose vertical patterns
Everyone knows that vertical patterns create an illusionstretching upwards. If stripes are not to your taste or have become boring, take a closer look at plant patterns or bamboo prints, especially since they are very popular today.
Tip #5: Avoid overhead lighting
Yes, yes, completely refuse. No chandeliers or ceiling lights. Wall sconces, lamps and light fixtures with adjustable light levels will create the feeling of a very high ceiling.
Tip #6: Tall Furniture
Bulky, “chubby” cabinets that are “as tall” as you orslightly higher will clutter up the apartment in no time. Choose only tall and narrow furniture. This way you will not only create the illusion of a high room, but will also be able to find a place for all your things.
Tip #7: Don't curtain your windows
Curtains to the middle of the window or slightly lowerwindow sills will visually expand the apartment and make the ceiling level lower. If the windows in your apartment are high, it is best to leave them without curtains at all. If your neighbors' windows are opposite yours and you don't like it, choose curtains from the ceiling to the floor.