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Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

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040508bride
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Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

We are renting now, but thinking about moving to a bigger unit. I need some suggestions on ways to make a room look BIGGER. I've heard hanging mirrors, keeping ceilings white....any other tips?? thanks!

Posted 7/29/08 12:34 PM
 
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ave1024
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

Get rid of clutter.

Even remove furniture that you never use or don't really need.

Posted 7/29/08 12:47 PM
 

Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

I agree with the no clutter

Less is more they say!

Also, don't put too many things on the walls, a mirror will def. help but keep it clean looking.

Light color on the walls

If there are windows in the room, let as much light in as possible



Posted 7/29/08 12:51 PM
 

JldDolphin

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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

I completely agree, less clutter is much better. A nice simple mirror (not heavy wood detail) and just the right amount of furniture you need in that room and no more. Depending on the room, try to buy smaller furniture....meaning not to bulky, clean smooth lines.

Posted 7/29/08 1:43 PM
 

HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

I've also read that if you hang a mirror it makes the room appear bigger

Posted 7/29/08 2:11 PM
 

MrsB-07
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

Here's some ideas:

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

There's definitely a lot of repeated themes - hope this helps!

Posted 7/29/08 5:04 PM
 

Janice
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

no shelves

no huge entertainment center

no big pieces of furniture

1 end table is fine

Posted 7/29/08 5:15 PM
 

HeatherRose
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

all of the above, and you can define spaces with area rugs 9even if they are to be layed over carpeting) and then you see where a space ends and another bigins showing th eye how large a space really is

Posted 7/29/08 6:33 PM
 

Jen2999
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

Paint one wall darker than the rest

Posted 7/29/08 6:34 PM
 

yankinmanc
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Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

Hanging mirrors makes a room look bigger

Posted 7/30/08 4:19 AM
 

040508bride
LIF Zygote

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Angela

Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

thanks girls....great ideas....i'll post pics when we eventually move into a new place.....i can't wait!!!

Posted 7/30/08 5:21 AM
 

iLy
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mom

Re: Renting...how to make a room appear "bigger"

Thank you for posting this! Great ideas Chat Icon

Posted 7/30/08 12:55 PM
 
 

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