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Why is it important to know how paint can change a room? Because if there’s a small room in your house and you would like it to appear larger, you don’t need to go knocking down walls – a simple paint job can give the illusion of a larger space!
Or, if you have a high ceiling and you want to make the room feel cozier, knowing what to paint (and what not to paint) can make all the difference.
In this blog, Wellington painters Orkney Painting & Decorating give you nine tricks to make a room or space work better for you, just by using paint as an illusion, to transform a space.
Ready? Okay, let’s get cracking ….
How to Expand a Space
If you wish to make a room feel larger, then Orkney Painting & Decorating recommends painting the ceiling and all walls in the same colour paint. This tricks the eye into believing the room is larger or wider than it is.
Stretch A Space Vertically
To make a room look wider, we suggest painting all the walls the same colour, and the ceiling a different one. This will “pull” the ceiling down and make the room appear wider.
Close a Space
If the effect you’re after is to make the room feel smaller and cosier, then painting two opposing walls the same colour will have this effect.
How to Highlight a Wall
You might want to make one wall the feature in the room. If so, the trick is to paint the ceiling and all the walls (except the one you want as the feature), in the same colour.
How to Decrease a Space
If you wish to reduce the feel of the room even more to decrease space, then all walls and the ceiling need to be painted in the same paint colour.
How to Elongate a Space
Elongating a room is done by painting the ceiling and two opposing walls the same, darker colour. This draws the eyes upward to the darker shade, along the ceiling and down the opposite wall.
How to Stretch a Space Horizontally
If making a room appear wider is what you want to achieve, then paint the upper half of the walls in the room a darker shade than the bottom half. Then, paint the ceiling the same colour (or as close as possible) to the lower half of the walls.
How to Bring the Ceiling Down
If you want to create the illusion of a lower ceiling, then Orkney Painting & Decorating recommends painting it a darker colour than the rest of the room (while keeping all the walls the same, lighter colour).
How To Shorten a Space
If you’re attempting to “shorten” a room, then paint the ceiling and opposing walls in the same light colour and paint the end wall in a darker shade.
We hope these tips help make your space work for you! If you need assistance with choosing the right colours, check out this article on “5 Tips for Selecting the Right Colour Scheme for Your Home”.
If this blog has been helpful but you find yourself time-poor or doubting your painting ability, why not leave the job to the professionals? If you live in the Wellington area, Orkney Painting & Decorating can complete the project, leaving you free to spend your precious time where you choose!
Get in touch: stephen@orkney.co.nz
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