Rental houses come in all shapes and sizes, and so do the rooms inside them. Depending on the style and age of the property, you may actually find that the bedrooms in your rental home are a bit narrow by today’s standards. Rooms that feel dark and cramped are not delightful to probable residents and may make it difficult to get your rental home leased quickly. The great news is that you can do a lot to extend the look and feel of small bedrooms. Using a few effortless guidelines, you can make bedrooms look bigger than they are.
Light colors make rooms appear larger
The first place many design experts start is with paint color. In regards to small spaces, your choice of paint can make a big difference. Interior designers advise taking advantage of 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 flow of the room, making it look smaller.
Another basic design strategy is to paint the trim a lighter color. White is a specifically common choice since 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 is.
Utilize empty space to create depth
Although it sounds straightforward, 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 raise it off the floor can help keep the room from feeling cramped. Another tip is to hang sheer drapes just below the ceiling, drawing the eye upward and giving the room a spacious feel.
Lighting and reflective surfaces
Proper lighting and shiny surfaces are a few other procedures to make a small room look bigger. Numerous bedrooms have a single overhead light that may or may not properly show the room in the best light. Think of adding additional lighting to expel dark corners or brighten a closet. Reflective surfaces like mirrors or glass can add light and depth to a small space. Take into account installing a tall mirror on a door or near a window to make the room seem bigger.
Creating or transforming a small bedroom from a disadvantage into a selling point can be delicately challenging, though we at Real Property Management Northern Arizona are here to help with your Kingman rental home. We have contacts with reliable industry professionals who can help you make the most of every room. If you are open-minded about how we can help or have additional questions, please contact us online or at 928-757-7368.
Originally Published on April 19, 2019
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