From Condo to House: How to ‘Upsize’ Your Edmonton Home Without Losing Its Intimate Feel
Upgrading from a smaller Edmonton condo to a larger house can be an exciting and memorable event for anyone. There are many benefits associated with living in a large space, and these range from functional considerations like having more storage space to decorating benefits like finally having enough space to walk comfortably around all of your furniture. However, some who are preparing to make this transition may also be concerned about a larger home being too spacious. After all, a smaller space can have a cozy, intimate feel that is desirable. It is possible to upsize a home while also retaining an intimate feeling in it, and these are a few tips that can be used to accomplish this goal.
Bring Furniture Closer to Together
In a smaller room, it may have been necessary to place larger furnishings directly against the wall, such as sofas, chairs and end tables. In a large, airy room, there may be ample space available for these items to float in the room. For example, pushing a sofa, armchairs and side tables around a central coffee table or area rug in the heart of a large room can enable ample walking space for foot traffic around these pieces while also creating a sense of intimacy for those who are sitting on the sofa or chairs.
Include Warm Colours in the Rooms
Another idea is to use warm colours when decorating. Warm colours like yellows, reds and oranges can be used as accent colours or on their own as the primary colour in the room, and these can create intimacy and warmth. Cool colours like blues, greens or even stark white can have the opposite effect, so it is best to incorporate at least some warm colours into larger rooms if intimacy and cozy warmth are desired.
Add Soft Textures Through Accent Pieces
Larger rooms have a way of making those in them feel intimidated and uncomfortable at times, and a great way to overcome this feeling is to incorporate soft textures into the space. With soft textures used for throw pillows, area rugs, lamp shades and other accent pieces, a touch of intimacy can be created. These are features that can make those in the room feel more relaxed and at peace. Even in rooms where accent blankets and pillows may not be appropriate, such as in a dining room or kitchen, soft tapestries on the walls or even softer, feathery-looking features in a vase may create a warmer and cozier environment for people to enjoy.
Decorating may come naturally for some, but it can be very challenging for others. When spatial concerns are present, decorating can become even more complex. Everything from colour choices for the space to how to arrange furnishings can be impacted by the space available. Many who have larger rooms want to create a cozy, intimate and home-like feeling in those spaces. These are a few of the ideas that can be incorporated in decorating plans to achieve desired results. To learn more about how to decorate a larger space, be sure to gain more tips and advice on our blog.
