If you’re looking to create the illusion of more space in a room, you might want to direct your attention to the floor. Yes, that’s right. The right flooring can make all the difference in the world.
Here are a few of our favorite tricks to create the illusion of space:
- Lay flooring on a diagonal. This technique draws your eye to see the pattern from a different perspective, thus creating more visual interest.
- Embrace dark wood. Paired with the right combination of wall color, trim and molding, darker stains suggest space.
- Size matters. Larger tiles (bigger than 12”) are another trick to enhance visual space.
- Be consistent. Join adjacent spaces with the same type of flooring material. If you must deviate, stay within the same color family.
You may not be able to change the size of a room, but you can use these tricks to create more visual appeal. If you want to think beyond flooring, there are other easy ways to attain the same result.