Small living spaces have their unique charm, but sometimes, you feel the need for spaciousness. Don’t you go and start knocking down the room walls to make it bigger?
Such drastic measures involve a whole bunch of expenses. How about we tell you that there is a way to create the illusion of a larger space with simple interior decoration? You say impossible, we say one word: Carpets.
Yes, a strategically and well-placed carpet can create a great space-enhancing visual illusion. Today, we will tell you how to use a carpet to make your room look bigger. With the right tips and tricks, your small space will appear more spacious than ever.
5 Ways To Use A Carpet To Make A Room Look Spacious
Use Right Color Tone – An Old Expansion Trick
Lighter fabric colors help reflect the light, which creates the illusion of an open space. The best choices for that are ivory, pale beige, soft cream tones, or muted gray shades.
All these hues make the walls appear visually pushed back. You can incorporate bolder colors but then for that space illusion, you must use color carpets.
Find A Right Carpet Size Fitting
The size of the carpet is very important in a small space. Do not make the mistake of choosing a small one, as it will get swallowed up in the room setting and create a visual disaster.
Aim for either a wall-to-wall carpet or, better yet, follow the Golden Rule for carpets—the carpet should anchor all the furniture in the room. This sets up a well-defined space with a feel of spaciousness.
Patterns & Designs Will Be Your Biggest Visual Allies
There are certain patterns & designs that may be beautiful to look at but make a room feel concise like a floral pattern.
Then there are patterns for carpets that make even the smallest of rooms feel expansive like the carpets having horizontal stripes. These stripes running parallel to the walls of the room, trick the onlooker into seeing the room wider.
If you wish to create an illusion of higher ceilings, go for a carpet with vertical stripes. While geometric patterns do the work they need to be kept small otherwise they overwhelm the visual illusion.
Layer Carpets With Rug Go Add Texture
Sometimes carpets won’t alone be able to give that visual illusion. Layering a rug with a light-tone carpet not only adds a plush walking surface but also makes the room appear larger.
If you plan to layer carpets & rugs, we recommend using runner carpets with medium pile height to low ones – they create a more spacious feel.
Carpet texture is also your friend here. Choose rugs and carpets with loop, Berber, or loop cut styles for subtle textures. All this adds a visual interest in small spaces without weighing too much on it.
Wall To Wall Carpets Are Not Always Essential
Normally, carpets are used to cover entire floors but this is not a golden rule for carpet placement. In small spaces, wall-to-wall carpets actually shrinks the room.
You can opt for rugs instead – they will create a visually pleasing look in the room as well as make it appear well-defined. If you have hardwood flooring or other decorative flooring like LVT or laminate, you will be able to peek at it all the time.
Some Extra Tips To Make Your Room Look Bigger
Carpets & rugs are just one of the many elements in a room’s interior decor. If you wish for a truly expansive feel there are other things you can make use of. We have some super helpful tips that when incorporated just right, make your room feel expansive.
- Paint your room’s walls with light pastels that are easy on the eyes and reflect the light.
- Another way to enhance lighting in the room is by placing mirrors in a strategic manner within the room.
- Always opt for furniture that is proportionate to the size of your room. Big pieces might be good but they overwhelm the small room completely.
- With things stuffed in a room, you are creating just clutter instead of interior decor. This clutter shrinks the room size; keep everything organized.
Final Thoughts
There is no denying the fact that carpets are a great way to make a room feel spacious. With the right size, an appropriate color shade, and an equally great placement; you can create a visual illusion for your guests.
In addition to the carpet-related tips, our extra interior design tips will help you create a visual continuity of your room. A little planning and the allure of carpets will make your cozy room appear expansive.
