How To Decorate Big Rooms The Easy Way
Oct 19th, 2010 Posted in home | no comment »So you have a new home with big, spacious rooms. In fact, the rooms are so big they feel like parts of the Batcave.
No worries! This article is all about ideas for transforming echo-sounding rooms into cozy spaces you would love to be stuck in for life!
So what is this crucial step to take? Let’s just call it “zoning out” or “dividing’ – creating smaller spaces within a big space, which is the big room. These spaces or sections can be anything from a reading nook or conversation area to an entertainment area or game/play space. Section off the big room into these smaller areas or other purposes you have in mind.
Allot a section for conversation or relaxation. A large room can make small talks intimidating. Thus, an area where furniture pieces are close together for a more intimate gathering is one way to make a big room cozier.
How do you divide these sections? No need to hoard on furniture or to draw lines on the floor. Area rugs can do the job. Since we’re talking about a big room, large rugs are better as smaller area rugs can make the room look fragmented. You can make the central area rug the focal point of the room. The rugs can also bring together the different colors in the room.
Staying away from fragmentation can be tricky in a larger room. One way to prevent this would be to use color to unify the room overall. For example, a neutral shade of paint on the walls will tie the room together, but area rugs, accessories and artwork in accent colors will define the “zone.”
In fact, neutrals can serve as the durable foundation of a really large room for those on a budget. Large pieces of furniture or major appliances such as televisions and stereos should be solid enough to take years of use.
For the decorations or furnishings, you might want to apply the effects of the color scheme. Dark colors make a room look smaller while lighter colors give the impression of a bigger space. You don’t have to use a dark color for the entire room. That’s the beauty of the sections you have. You can create a totally different area in the same room with various colors. For instance, the sofa set can be in a rich hue for a warm and cozy ambiance while the TV area can be made up of lighter shades for a more airy feel.
Don’t forget to give the room texture with the use of area rugs. Shag rugs are a good choice. Include the curtains, throws and other slipcovers, and you’ll have a big room that is by no means sterile and cold.
Finally, avoid the dreaded “dead zone.” Take a good look around your big room for areas that appear to be empty and useless. If you find a space like that, place a big plant in it. At the very least you’ll get greenery and oxygen for that mighty big room.
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