After putting all your furniture and accessories it still looking like a big empty space. We know it’s everyone dreams to live in a bigger home but forgetting it comes with some of their challenges and that is what we will be tackling holistically. These space could be your livingroom, dinning room, bedrooms and so on. Whether with high ceilings or large roomy spaces to fill ,here are 10 tips to follow;
1. Use warm tones in those large space
Darker and warmer hue on the wall play a huge role on making the space cozy. They can be applied in different practical ways in that room; when working with an unpainted wall, you could paint the walls completely in a dark hue or simply apply halfway (that is paint two tones of colors, one being a warm tone and the other a cool tone color.
With already painted wall; use wallpaper, throw pillows to add warmth to your space. For your large rooms to be cozy introduce warm colors as the dominant colors and add a few elements that incorporate cool colors in a balancing way. For example earths tones such as rich browns, deep green, warm reds, and glowing golds paired with a bit of creamy white, soft grays, light neutral colours such as light green, light blue, light pink etc will give you that coziness you want to achieve.
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2. Get Large Furniture:
Most houses have average sized spaces, now you have larger spaces what do you do? Go massive on furniture. Everyone loves a sofa that is comfortable to sleep in and a bed, huge as the pool. Whichever design style you are working with, keep it in mind not to go small or larger the your actual space, proportion is key. Large furniture is more luxurious when it’s in neutral colours with accents of bold colours.
Note: Symmetrically laying out your furniture can make the space more cohesive.
3. Create multiple Functional areas in a Large room
Regular sized rooms most times can be used for only a function per time but large spaces you can create an intimate seating area, reading nook, gallery, bar and so on.
These multiple areas can be created by using a centre rug as a reference point for a new use of area or using room dividers, lighting fixtures, planters, sofas, console as demarcators.
With proper planning this look can be seamless and convenient for the space. Make sure the transition into each areas is ease and accessible. The colour and elements should also not defer so much to your scheme or design style. See more tips below;
- Choosing a big upholstered ottoman instead of a traditional sized coffee table; this will help with the distancing between the sofa.
- Using Day beds, sofa table, intimate screens or console to divide the spaces.
- Introducing extra uniques seaters.
This allows you to better host large groups of people and creates a better chic, functional living room at same time having different activities in a space.
4. Installing Larger Windows or Patio Doors
Most times large spaces with regular windows or outlet openings can be dark and creepy.
Installing floor to ceiling windows can help with natural lighting and avoidance of long span of void walls. This cue creates an airy and expansive interior space.
To give these large openings a pop, charming draperies should be used. Ensure they are hung at the ceiling level far above the window and reaching the floor, to deliver a dramatic effect of colour and flow making the space more welcoming.
5. Create Unique and Elegant Storage;
Large spaces have ample room for storage units. Use the opportunity of the space by playing around with tall armoires or living room cabinets that can hide your personal items — while also keeping your space fabulous.
A well coordinated storage space can be used for visual aesthetics and also as a hiding place for recreational games, gadgets, cables, blankets, and other personal effects.
6. Large rugs with uniqueness;
Considering the large floor space a great centre rug piece will tie together the entire space together nicely. You should consider the hardwood floor size when getting a centre rug for a large space. Pick a rug large enough to fit all the furniture within its boundaries to keep everything looking cohesive. Make sure you Keep at least 18 inches of space from the rug edge to the wall to ensure the room does not look cramped.
For a bedroom rug, the size of your bed will determine the size of the rug. For a large bedroom; a king-sized bed needs a king-sized rug, so get the largest one you can to keep the room looking magnificently spacious. All placements should leave 18 to 24 inches of floor space around the rug.
Remember when creating other intimate area in the space you will need a smaller rug.
There are lots of ways to use a rug in a larger space so try the one that works best for your space and design concept. 7. Hang Large Art;
Decorating empty walls gives your eyes something to focus on, instantly making the space feel fuller without appearing cluttered. For a similar effect, create a gallery wall using matching frames to display your favorite family photos, cherished concert tickets, or your children's artwork.
Large rooms often come with tall walls—take advantage of this vertical space with tall bookshelves, gallery walls, or large-scale art to create visual interest and reduce the feeling of emptiness.
8. Bring in the greenery;
By introducing a big house plant or greeneries it helps reduce the emptiness while giving the space an appealing feel. Greenery in large spaces when done well makes the space feel more cozy and inviting.
A large plant — like a palm tree, fiddle leaf fig or fern — can be a focal point , a subtle distraction from the rest of the larger space, a room divider with real conversation starter.
9. Light up your Large Space;
The aim is to supply a uniform light all through the space and at the same time, defining the different areas of such space, making them functional and welcoming.
Ideally the architectural structure provides some style parameters, i.e the height of the chandeliers and of pendant lights, you as a designer can determine the floor, wall or table lamps and also the length and size of the Chandelier with other light fixtures.
Crystal chandelier offer an excellent light refraction and guarantee refinement and elegance, whatever the style of the interiors design happens to be. Lighting fixtures must be coherent with the style and the selection of colors of the main structure, taking into consideration the use of it in different areas.
10. Add a Fireplace or Focal Point
Even a faux fireplace can serve as a cozy focal point. Alternatively, center your room around a bold coffee table, a media unit, or a large piece of art to ground the space and draw people in.
Big spaces don’t have to feel empty. With the right design elements, even the most expansive room can feel cozy, inviting, and full of life. Whether you’re working with a modern open plan or a classic high-ceilinged home, these tips will help you turn size into style—without sacrificing warmth.
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