The creator identifies three common interior design mistakes that make a home look smaller. First, he explains how a 'claustrophobic' or overly busy color palette compacts a space and recommends a consistent palette of 3-4 colors. Second, he addresses the failure to use vertical space and suggests using tall items like mirrors and bookcases to draw the eye upward. Finally, he highlights the importance of having an 'anchoring point' or focal point, such as a fireplace or large artwork, to prevent visual clutter and create a sense of calm.
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These are common mistakes I see that people do that make their home feel smaller, these are my favourite tips to make sure you don’t make these mistakes #homeimprovement
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Three design mistakes that are making your home look smaller. Having a claustrophobic color palette really compacts the space. Having too many colors make the space feel like it's busier than it needs to be, therefore making it appear smaller. Having a consistent palette that generally has three to four complementing colors can expand the space while still creating details throughout. This also counts for patterns as well. If there's too many competing features, it brings in the room instead of expanding it. Not taking advantage of those vertical spaces, think height and scale in this instance. Having items that lengthen the room like a tall skinny mirror, a tall bookcase, or even a slim piece of artwork draws the eyes upwards making it feel taller and not as closed in as you typically would. Accentuate those wall spaces that have nothing on them that really direct your eyes to look up. That includes your curtains or having a statement light as well. Worst importantly is having an anchoring point in your room, and this is the biggest mistake that I see a lot of people do not have. If your eyes don't have somewhere to rest in a space, you are constantly looking around and it doesn't feel at ease. This in essence makes it visually busy. An anchoring point can be anything in the space in terms of color or style making sure that it draws your attention, like a large piece of artwork, a chandelier, or even a sofa. You want something your eyes to be attracted to in the room no it feels at ease and it feels more calming.