{"id":3517,"date":"2016-07-22T16:47:21","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T08:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2024-09-29T09:59:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T01:59:58","slug":"interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Designer Tricks to Add More Space to Any Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even if you have lots of space in your home, decorating it can be very tricky. It&#8217;s easy to go overboard and create a cluttered room filled with clashing patterns, colours and furniture. When an interior design is not well-thought out, it can feel cramped and dark.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is, there are clever ways interior designers use to keep any space open and relaxing. The basic aim is to reduce clutter and keep the space bright, so your mind and body can feel relaxed every time you enter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#850037;border-radius:3px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#B8226a;color:#ffffff;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Need advice on how to make your home feel bigger?<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">Hire an interior designer to help you! You can find hundreds of experienced interior designers at\u00a0Recommend.my. To get free quotes for your interior design project, tell us some basic information about your home via our request form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/recommend.my\/service\/interior-design&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=10%20Ideas%20to%20Make%20Any%20Malaysian%20Home%20Feel%20Bigger\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#B8226a;border-color:#941c55;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#ce6597;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"> Get interior design quotes<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Here are some of the most common ways to keep your space feeling open and inviting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abcea5393fe9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abcea5393fe9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#1_Use_light_or_neutral_colours_as_the_base\" >1. Use light or neutral colours as the base<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#2_Extend_the_flooring_design_across_living_and_dining_rooms\" >2. Extend the flooring design across living and dining rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#3_Use_the_full_height_of_the_room\" >3. Use the full height of the room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#4_Declutter_and_organise\" >4. Declutter and organise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#5_Draw_the_eye_upwards_with_a_different_ceiling_colour\" >5. Draw the eye upwards with a different ceiling colour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#6_Go_for_an_open_plan_design_to_make_your_home_feel_bigger\" >6. Go for an open plan design to make your home feel bigger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#7_Use_stripes_and_lines_to_elongate_the_space\" >7. Use stripes and lines\u00a0to elongate the space.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#8_Use_contrasting_colours_to_create_an_optical_illusion\" >8. Use contrasting colours to create an optical illusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#9_Dont_place_fixtures_along_all_four_walls\" >9. Don&#8217;t place fixtures along all four walls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/interior-design-ideas-malaysion-home-feel-bigger\/#10_Lots_of_natural_light_in_the_day_varied_light_sources_at_night\" >10. Lots of natural light in the\u00a0day; varied light sources at night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_light_or_neutral_colours_as_the_base\"><\/span>1. Use light or neutral colours as the base<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start with light coloured walls and cabinets, and layer it in with dark furniture (such as chairs) to give a feeling of space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3860\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/signature-kitchen-setia-alam-branch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3860 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_2257-1.jpg\" alt=\"White kitchen design by Signature Kitchen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_2257-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_2257-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_2257-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_2257-1-213x160.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_2257-1-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/signature-kitchen-setia-alam-branch\">Signature Kitchen, Setia Alam Branch. <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/signature-kitchen-setia-alam-branch\">Source.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Extend_the_flooring_design_across_living_and_dining_rooms\"><\/span>2. Extend the flooring design across living and dining rooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use similar flooring design or tiles for connecting areas. This will help in making the separate areas look seamless. Hence, the eyes will see it as a one huge area.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3859\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevendesign.com.my\/gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3859 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-1.jpg\" alt=\"Extend flooring across living and dining to make a small home feel bigger. Design by Seven Design\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-1-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-1-451x300.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-1-241x160.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-1-696x463.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/seven-design\">Seven Design. <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevendesign.com.my\/gallery\/\">Source. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_the_full_height_of_the_room\"><\/span>3. Use the full height of the room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have the chance, design your house to include tall windows and glass doors. Besides allowing good amount of natural light to enter the room, these windows\u00a0and doors will make the whole area feel bigger. Even if your windows are smaller, you can make use of ceiling-height curtains to extend the height. You can also extend your bookshelves all the way up.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3861\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonnieblue2u.com\/#!mont-kiara-residence\/c1xdo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3861\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Make full use of the room height to make a small home feel bigger. Design by Bonnieblue.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3-218x123.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3-696x392.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/bonnieblue-furniture-interiors-299\">Bonnieblue Furniture &amp; Interiors. <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonnieblue2u.com\/#!mont-kiara-residence\/c1xdo\">Source. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may also be interested in: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/5-simple-ideas-for-a-small-living-room-makeover-in-seri-kembangan\/\">A Small\u00a0Seri Kembangan Apartment Gets a Design Makeover<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Declutter_and_organise\"><\/span>4. Declutter and organise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go for minimalist design and decoration if you have limited space. Do regular spring cleaning and get rid of unwanted furniture. Or, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/5-steps-to-create-a-minimalist-home-design-in-malaysia\/\">design lots of built-in storage<\/a> to keep all your stuff.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3878\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/movent-signature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3878\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/11259437_421825794666625_9015098694213231610_n.jpg\" alt=\"Dining room design by Movent\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/11259437_421825794666625_9015098694213231610_n.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/11259437_421825794666625_9015098694213231610_n-133x150.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/11259437_421825794666625_9015098694213231610_n-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/11259437_421825794666625_9015098694213231610_n-711x800.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/11259437_421825794666625_9015098694213231610_n-142x160.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/11259437_421825794666625_9015098694213231610_n-696x783.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/movent-signature\">Movent Design. <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/movent-signature\">Source. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Draw_the_eye_upwards_with_a_different_ceiling_colour\"><\/span>5. Draw the eye upwards with a different ceiling colour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use a different tone for the ceiling to create an illusion of a ceiling that stretches further. Complete the look with soft hues for the cabinets to add more contrast.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3879\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/qmilagrodesign\/photos\/a.464440980323399.1073741832.414313858669445\/464440996990064\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3879\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1505640_464440996990064_1085587855_n.jpg\" alt=\"Bathroom design by QM Design\" width=\"1000\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1505640_464440996990064_1085587855_n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1505640_464440996990064_1085587855_n-215x150.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1505640_464440996990064_1085587855_n-430x300.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1505640_464440996990064_1085587855_n-229x160.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1505640_464440996990064_1085587855_n-696x485.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/qm-design-sdn-bhd\">QM Design Sdn. Bhd. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/qmilagrodesign\/photos\/a.464440980323399.1073741832.414313858669445\/464440996990064\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Source.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Go_for_an_open_plan_design_to_make_your_home_feel_bigger\"><\/span>6. Go for an open plan design to make your home feel bigger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open plan homes without walls to separate the mini kitchen and living room will make the room seems spacious. Low rise furniture will also make your home feel\u00a0bigger\u00a0as every part of the house\u00a0could be seen clearly from any corner.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3880\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Lazern.my\/photos\/pb.174014729313024.-2207520000.1458874156.\/633672343347258\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3880 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/664330_633672343347258_1776372891_o.jpg\" alt=\"Open plan to make a home feel bigger. Design by Lazern\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/664330_633672343347258_1776372891_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/664330_633672343347258_1776372891_o-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/664330_633672343347258_1776372891_o-452x300.jpg 452w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/664330_633672343347258_1776372891_o-241x160.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/664330_633672343347258_1776372891_o-696x462.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/lazern-sdn-bhd-37882\">Lazern. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Lazern.my\/photos\/pb.174014729313024.-2207520000.1458874156.\/633672343347258\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Source. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Use_stripes_and_lines_to_elongate_the_space\"><\/span>7. Use stripes and lines\u00a0to elongate the space.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go for a parquet striped floor design\u00a0in the small room to make the area seems longer. Having the room decorated in softer, lighter tone will also make the space feel bigger.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3881\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/moonlit-inspiration-sdn-bhd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3881\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/C2S_9523.jpg\" alt=\"Striped bedroom by Moonlit Inspiration\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/C2S_9523.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/C2S_9523-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/C2S_9523-451x300.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/C2S_9523-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/C2S_9523-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/C2S_9523-696x463.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/moonlit-inspiration-sdn-bhd\">Moonlit Inspiration Sdn. Bhd. <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/moonlit-inspiration-sdn-bhd\">Source.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Use_contrasting_colours_to_create_an_optical_illusion\"><\/span>8. Use contrasting colours to create an optical illusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dark coloured floor that contrast with the white walls and ceilings will create an illusion of a bigger space.\u00a0Dark floor will give an impression that it is a separate entity from other parts of the interior,\u00a0leaving the room looking bigger.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3882\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/367319573466577\/photos\/a.367321276799740.1073741828.367319573466577\/367321280133073\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3882\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o.jpg\" alt=\"10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o.jpg 1417w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o-218x146.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10498367_367321280133073_9106982271143733180_o-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/pocket-square\">Pocket Square. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/367319573466577\/photos\/a.367321276799740.1073741828.367319573466577\/367321280133073\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Source.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dont_place_fixtures_along_all_four_walls\"><\/span>9. Don&#8217;t place fixtures along all four walls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you place your furniture and fittings along all four walls, the eye detects the boundaries of the room very clearly. The example bathroom below avoids this by arranging fixtures in a straight line.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3883\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/demaxdesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3883\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15.jpg\" alt=\"Bathroom interior design by Demaxd Build\" width=\"1000\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-218x119.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-548x300.jpg 548w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-292x160.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-696x381.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/demaxdesign\">Demaxd Build. <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/demaxdesign\">Source.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Lots_of_natural_light_in_the_day_varied_light_sources_at_night\"><\/span>10. Lots of natural light in the\u00a0day; varied light sources at night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open the curtains in the day to let in as much natural light as possible. 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