How to make your room appear bigger while still preventing heat loss
When you’re living in a small space, every little trick counts. Here are some easy ways to make your room appear bigger while also preventing heat loss.

1. Use light colours
Using light colours on your walls and ceiling can make your room appear bigger. This is because light colours reflect more light than dark colours, making the room feel brighter and larger.
Examples of some bright colours you can use are white, beige, light grey, and light blue. These colours are soft to the eye, and they give off brightness in every space. So why not?
2. Maximise natural light
If you have a window in your room, make sure to take advantage of the natural light by keeping the curtains and blinds open during the day. This will help to brighten up the space and make it feel larger. If the thought of your room being too bright overwhelms you, small light fixtures can be installed to scatter and direct the sunlight.
3. Install Roof lantern blinds
If you are looking for a way to make your room appear larger, while still protecting yourself from the outside world, roof lantern blinds may be the perfect solution. These roof skylights offer all of the benefits of natural light along with protection from unwanted visitors. Not only that, but they also prevent heat loss during the winter months.
So if you are looking for a way to make your room feel more spacious and inviting, roof lantern blinds may be the perfect solution. With that in mind, the specialists over at https://oakhurstblinds.com/, can offer you a wide variety of roof lantern blinds to choose from, making it easy to find the perfect solution for your needs. That’s one of their specialities.
4. Match window treatments to the wall
Put the curtains on the outside of the window, with the drapes pulled back. Ideally, you should use sheers or other translucent drapes that are mainly there for decoration and to give you some privacy without blocking much light.
The idea is that if your window treatments are covering up part of the window’s edge, it makes the window appear smaller. This is especially true if there are windows on both sides of a room, or if you have windows that are side-by-side with doors.

5. Hang curtain rods high on your wall
Do not use curtain rods that come down low to the floor – unless you want your room to look smaller! Hang curtain rods as high up on your wall as possible to make the room appear bigger. This will also help prevent heat loss in colder months.
These rods should be the same width as your window, although if they are too thick to fit, feel free to improvise! You can also use shower curtain rods to replace these.
These curtains should have a nice material for aesthetics – maybe even layering different fabrics together. And remember, you can always change out the fabric when you’d like.
Choose furniture with legs
Choosing furniture with legs is a great way to make your room appear bigger and to prevent heat loss. Legs can break up the monotony of one large piece of furniture, which can also help your eyes perceive more space in the room than is actually there.
It’s best to buy smaller pieces of furniture with legs instead of making them yourself, as it will be much more difficult to achieve a cohesive look this way. In addition, furniture with legs can help prevent heat loss in the winter by raising the piece off the ground and allowing air to circulate underneath.
This is especially important for up-to-date beds and mattresses, which can lose a significant amount of heat through the bottom if they are not raised off the ground. By following these simple tips, you can make your room appear bigger and keep it warmer during the colder months. Thanks for reading.
Cut clutter to make your room appear bigger
One of the best ways to make your room appear bigger is to cut down on the amount of clutter. This means getting rid of any unnecessary furniture, decorations, and even clothes. Clutter takes up space and makes a room feel cramped, so clearing it out will give you more breathing room.
However, you don’t want to get rid of everything. Keep a few key pieces of furniture to create an illusion of space. For example, a small desk or bed will take up less room than a large one. Also, try to choose light colours for your walls and furniture. Dark colours can make a room feel smaller.
Stick to thin or no drapes
When we think about making our rooms appear larger or smaller, we often consider different decorating techniques to make the room seem larger. However, one important and often overlooked piece of information is how much light (or lack thereof) enters a certain space. This can greatly determine whether a space feels large or small.
One way to make your room feel larger is to avoid using drapes or heavy window treatments. Curtains and drapes can take up a lot of visual space, making the room feel smaller. If you’re looking to maximise the appearance of your space, it’s best to stick to thin, light window treatments or go without them altogether. This will allow more natural light to enter the room and make it feel bigger.
Additionally, if you’re looking to prevent heat loss in the winter, it’s best to avoid using drapes or heavy window treatments. Curtains and drapes can significantly.

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