Rental houses come in all shapes and sizes, and so do the rooms inside them. Depending upon the style and age of the property, you may find out that the bedrooms in your rental home are a bit on the skimpy side by today’s standards. Rooms that feel dark and cramped are not inviting to possible residents and may make it difficult to get your rental home leased quickly. The wonderful news is that there is a lot you can complete to develop and improve the look and feel of small bedrooms. Adhering to a few worry-free guidelines, you can make bedrooms look bigger than they are.
Light colors make rooms appear larger
The first place practically all design experts start is with paint color. As for small spaces, your choice of paint can make a big difference. Interior designers propose utilizing light colors in a single-color family. Coordination is the key to making small rooms look bigger. Dark or bright colors and accent walls will divide the room’s flow, making it actually look smaller.
Another basic design strategy is to paint the trim a lighter color. White is primarily a favorite choice because it reflects light and gives a space a clean, airy feel. When the trim is lighter than the wall color, this creates a sense of depth that can help a small room seem larger than it definitely is.
Utilize empty space to create depth
Even though it sounds bluntly obvious, empty space is one of the best ways to make a bedroom look larger. Dark or large light fixtures, long, heavy curtains, and other features can crowd a small room. If your rental home is furnished, furniture with narrow lines and legs that actually raise it off the floor can effectively help keep the room from feeling cramped. Another tip is to hang sheer drapes just below the ceiling, drawing the eye upward and extending the room a spacious feel.
Lighting and reflective surfaces
Proper lighting and shiny surfaces are a few other techniques to make a small room look bigger. Most bedrooms have a single overhead light that may or may not show the room in the best light. Take into account adding additional lighting to dispel dark corners or brighten a closet. Reflective surfaces like mirrors or glass easily can add light and depth to a small space. Assess installing a tall mirror on a door or near a window to make the room seem bigger.
Totally transforming a small bedroom from a negative downside into a selling point can be a complex challenge, however, we at Real Property Management Investor’s Choice are here to help with your Nashville rental home. We have contacts with expert industry professionals who can help you properly make the most of every room. If you are keen to know how we can help or have additional questions, please contact us online or at 615-810-9578.
Originally Published on April 19, 2019
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