The lighter the color the more light reflective it will be which of course is what makes a room feel bigger griffing says.
Paint colors to make room feel bigger.
Benjamin moore hale navy.
If a room is very large and doesn t feel comfortable paint the ceiling a darker color than the walls to make it appear lower thereby making the room feel cozier.
To make a room feel bigger there are various tricks you can try that don t require remodeling your home.
Try these small room ideas to make any space in your home feel bigger.
Naturally white is an obvious choice for making a room feel bigger.
I think any color can make a room feel bigger honestly says shavonda gardner the blogger behind sg style.
As a result the room will feel more spacious.
It s all about how you use it and what you do with space planning.
Using very light colors is a sure way to make a space feel and appear bigger.
You can also use an eggshell or satin finish to help reflect light 3.
Another way to make a room feel bigger is with the paint finish.
No matter which room changing color you go with in the end it s all about what you do afterward that really counts.
It s no secret that light colors make a room look larger especially if the space is bathed in natural light.
Dark colors tend to absorb light while neutral or light colors tend to make a room feel more spacious and bigger.
Using an eggshell or a satin finish will also help reflect light.
Conversely if space makes you feel claustrophobic paint the ceiling a lighter color which will raise the apparent height of the ceiling.
Think light grays blues and other neutral colors.