Tips for Making a Large Space Feel Cozy
August 24, 2016 4:52 pm
Going from a small home to a spacious one can leave many homeowners wondering what to do with all the extra space of a large room. When you have ample space, it’s important to not waste it with poor staging. Leaving huge, open areas can make a living area feel lonely and impersonal, even when it’s full of people. Consider these tips for decorating large rooms to make them feel cozier.
Divide the Room Into Sections
Section off specific areas of a large room by strategically floating furniture and utilizing console tables. Sectionals are perfect for this because they naturally close off part of a room. To make a traditional couch work, place it toward the middle of the room and put a console table directly behind it. Move tables and chairs to corners or other areas of the room to create dedicated spaces with purpose. Portable decorative screens are also useful and elegant, and lamps or spotlighting can help a room feel cozier by lighting up specific areas.
Adjust Wall Colors
Bright colors make a room feel bigger, so choose darker colors to help a large room feel cozier. Draw more attention to the floor for tall rooms by making the walls two-toned. Use wainscoting as a guide or create your own horizontal line by taping the wall off at a certain height and painting a dark color below. Gallery art or creative placement of hangings adds texture and makes the space more personal and closed in. Rugs can give texture to the floors and assist in sectioning off areas.
Use Large Furniture
Large spaces need large room décor, which means big furniture such as long couches or oversized sectionals. For the center area between furniture, consider replacing a thin, small coffee table for an oversized ottoman. This minor change makes the room feel more relaxed and fills awkward empty space. Whether you’re staging your home to sell or trying to make a new purchase feel cozier, Levine Homes agents are here to help. Contact us today at 310-796-9088.
