There are several simple ways to make your home seem bigger than it is, including the decor’s colour, the way items in a room are positioned, and with some clever lighting tricks. However, there’s another tried and tested way to make your home seem bigger than it is, and it’s both affordable and easy to do. This mystery miracle involves looking down, as it’s your flooring!
Not all floor covering has this effect of course, so making the right choice is really important. Here are a few ideas on how you too can create roomier space simply by changing your flooring.
Go wide
The wider a piece of laminate or a plank the better, as the bulk creates fewer joins between them, and consequently it looks more open.
Go diagonal
Whether you are laying real wood boards or a cheap laminate flooring look-a-like from an outlet such as https://www.woodfloorwarehouse.co.uk/laminate-flooring/cheap-laminate-flooring.html, laying it in a diagonal pattern will always make the space look bigger.
Be consistent
When you have found the perfect flooring use it though the whole space, as this creates a sense of flow, which really helps make the room seem spacious.
Go dark (if you want to)
It may seem counter-intuitive to choose a darker shade of wood or flooring when looking to create a roomier look, but if you prefer that then go with it, but do make sure the walls and general decor are in suitably cool colours to create the illusion you want and need.