HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-10-15, Page 20(MS) Though too much space
sounds like the kind of problem
many renters and homeowners
would love to have, a large open
space in a home can prove
problematic. Oftentimes, the biggest
complaint such spaces elicit from
homeowners is the antiseptic feeling
they create. Rather than the cozy feel
many people prefer in a home, larger
rooms often feel cavernous and cold.
While homeowners might not care
to or have the money to reduce the
size of such rooms, there are ways to
make a large room seem less
spacious and more cozy and
comforting.
* When it comes to accessories,
choose artwork. Apartment dwellers
are fond of hanging mirrors to make
smaller rooms appear larger. Why
does this work? Because mirrors
reflect light and make a room appear
longer. But the last thing a room that
already appears long and expansive
needs is a mirror to make it seem
even larger. So rather than hanging a
mirror, hang artwork. Throw rugs on
the floor can make a room appear
less spacious as well.
* Rearrange the furniture.
Furniture that is far apart also gives
the impression that a room is
cavernous. Therefore, when
rearranging the furniture, it helps to
cluster seats together. This will not
only help a room seem more cozy,
but it will make having
conversations in the room easier and
promote the room’s use as a result.
* Consider the colour scheme.
Colour plays a significant role in a
PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009.How to convert a room from cavernous to cozy
Living space
Clustering a large room’s seating as close together as
possible is one way to make a room seem more cozy while
also making it easier to hold conversation. (MS photo)
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