Rental houses come in all shapes and sizes, and so do the rooms inside them. Contingent on the style and age of the property, you may discover that the bedrooms in your rental home are a bit on the tiny side by today’s standards. Rooms that feel dark and cramped are not alluring to prospective residents and may make it difficult to get your rental home leased quickly. The good thing is that there is a lot you can execute to increase the look and feel of small bedrooms. Observing a few trouble-free guidelines, you can make bedrooms look bigger than they are.
Light colors make rooms appear larger
The first place multiple design experts start is with paint color. In terms of small spaces, your choice of paint can make a big difference. Interior designers recommend making use of light colors in a single-color family. Coordination is the key to making small rooms look bigger. Dark or bright colors and accent walls will divide the room’s flow, making it look smaller.
Another basic design strategy is to paint the trim a lighter color. White is the most popularly known option for the reason that it reflects light and gives a space a clean, airy feel. When the trim is lighter than the wall color, this creates a sense of depth that can help a small room seem larger than it is.
Utilize empty space to create depth
Though it sounds directly obvious, empty space is one of the best ways to make a bedroom look larger. Dark or large light fixtures, long, heavy curtains, and other features can crowd a small room. If your rental home is furnished, furniture with narrow lines and legs that clearly raise it off the floor can help keep the room from feeling cramped. Another tip is to hang sheer drapes just below the ceiling, drawing the eye upward and presenting the room a spacious feel.
Lighting and reflective surfaces
Proper lighting and shiny surfaces are a few other processes to make a small room look bigger. Most bedrooms have a single overhead light that may or may not reveal the room in the best light. Look into adding additional lighting to eliminate dark corners or brighten a closet. Reflective surfaces like mirrors or glass can easily add light and depth to a small space. Take into consideration installing a tall mirror on a door or near a window to make the room seem bigger.
Developing a small bedroom from a handicap into a selling point can be tough challenge, although we at Real Property Management Greater Madison Metro are here to help with your Sun Prairie rental home. We have contacts with excellent industry professionals who can help you make the most of every room. If you are interested and receptive in how we can help or have additional questions, please contact us online or at 608-310-1290.
Originally Published on April 19, 2019
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