I’m an interior design whizz – three mistakes people always make…they’re shrinking your entire space
ANYONE who has a small room in their house will have tried everything they can think of to try and make the space look bigger.
But according to one interior design guru, there are three common mistakes people often make in their homes that leave rooms looking even smaller.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@whataboutdesign), the interior design whizz begins: “Avoid these three mistakes – they make your interior look smaller.”
First up, he says to ditch dark painted ceilings.
“If you don’t want to make your interior look smaller, never paint the ceiling with darker colours than the walls,” he explains.
“It’ll give the impression that the ceiling is lower and visually shrink the entire space.”
Next up, the interior design pro urges people to never use small wall art.
“It’s a common mistake for people to choose small artwork for small spaces,” he says.
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“However, the opposite is true.
“In a small space, go for larger pieces of artwork to create a focal point in the room and make it seem larger.”
Finally, the interior design whizz says to steer clear of heavy, boxy furniture.
“Furniture that is boxy – especially if it’s dark – can make a space feel heavy,” he explains.
“It can visually compress the room.”
“Instead, opt for furniture with slim shapes and legs to add lightness and airiness to the interior.”
The clip has since gone viral, garnering a whopping 40k views and several comments from homeowners up and down the country.
“Wow,” wrote one, who was clearly impressed with the tips.
Another pleaded: “Can you do video on combinations of kitchen countertop and cabinet colours?”