I have a very small bedroom. Other than mirrors what are some ways to make it appear larger? What colors help?
Question by Casey’s mom: I have a very small bedroom. Other than mirrors what are some ways to make it appear larger? What colors help?
Help! Right now it is carpeted (ugly) but I don’t know what’s under it. That would definitely have to be replaced. There’s boring wallpaper which also has to go. I don’t know the square footage, but the room is oblong shaped with 2 average sized windows, one on the south wall the other on the east. The north wall is narrow, the west has a tiny closet, blank wall space then the doorway. I don’t want bland white or off-white walls. I’m not afraid of color, I just don’t know which colors, textures, paint finishes, window treatments, floor coverings etc. are optimal and which should be avoided. I can’t afford to hire a designer so your input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Answer by knowitall
Consider these ideas:
Paint the walls a light color (check out behr.com for Lion, Clair de Lune). Then buy a quart of the same color in gloss, and paint vertical stripes (you can use masking tape to keep them straight, or free hand them for a more casual look).
Also, white crown mold around the top may draw attention upward, making the room feel taller. And, actually painting the ceiling a color can make it seem like more of an extension of the walls–adding perceived volume.
Go with lightweight, sheer window coverings that let lots of light in. If possible, mount them inside the extension jambs instead of on the window casing or on the wall.
Part of the challenge will be to keep the furniture from overwhelming the room. Keep the furniture to scale so there is space around the furniture.
And, consider whether the trim in the room should be painted a contrasting color (like white) or if it should be close to the wall color. White trim can create a visual border around the room, whereas trim that’s closer to the wall color might create more visual continuity.
Good luck.
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what kind of window treatments should I use on extremely small windows?
Question by secret: what kind of window treatments should I use on extremely small windows?
I live in the basement and I have a total of 3 windows which are extremely small. The ones in the study and the kitchen are 1 ft in height X 2 ft in length. The ones in the bedroom are 1 ft in height X 4 ft in length. These windows are located near the ceiling and not in the middle of the wall if that helps. Putting up regular sized curtains seem inappropriate and I’m scared it may overpower the look of the room.Not to mention it may look weird. What are some ways that i can cover up the windows for privacy reasons? Are curtains the only way to cover the windows and if so, what can I use? What are some alternative ways if there are any?
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Answer by silverbull96
If you keep it simple by using a valance the small window will not be over dressed. Use a roman shade or blinds for privacy.
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Where can I by window treatments for a small window?
Question by Kristin Flynn: Where can I by window treatments for a small window?
My husband and I are doing our kitchen right now. We are going to paint the walls a medium green color. I guess it would be in the pastel colors family. The only window in the room is above the sink so it is one of those really short ones. Does anyone know where we can get something that would work there? Thanks!
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Answer by magicbird
Best/least expensive way to go is through HomeDepot or the like. Go this route first. Remember too that kitchen window treatments often get the most grease/steam/moisture on them.
Length isn’t usually a problem, it’s width. But even with width you can sometimes cut them smaller.
I’m talking about Venetian blinds at this point, but that’s pretty much where you have to start anyway. The curtains can come later. I’d stick with white or off-white venetian blinds because you might change your mind about the color of your kitchen in a couple of years and the green ones will be useless if you do.
We have pale green/neutral paint in our new den but we bought white venetian blinds inserts for our Pella windows. They look just fine. We aren’t going to bother with curtains for this particular room, they’d simply look too busy and they’d catch the rain on those days when we opened the glass and just left the screen door open.
For ideas, GO TO REALTOR.COM and look at the ‘most expensive homes’–they usually show 12 pictures of each home. You’ll get ideas that way.
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