A fundamental skill in interior design work, a “must” for the profession, is knowing how to bring spaciousness to spaces Boys. For every designer it is a challenge to solve, where ingenuity and creativity in these cases are essential. Every centimeter counts and has to be used to the maximum.
Increase the lightness of the chosen color palette, from the lightest color, both on walls and ceilings and on floors, contributes to guaranteeing the continuity of the view. When the paint on the walls is combined with the color of the furniture, an integrity with the environment is achieved, and the furniture remains unnoticed, therefore, the space is decompressed. It looks like magic, but it’s just color theory.
For any project to develop, have natural light It is something very precious, since it encourages people to enjoy spaces more, to make them look bigger and full of life. For that, the amount and size of the windows is important. The dilemma is to know if it is appropriate to place curtains or not.
When it comes to small environments, the best alternative is not to place any, although in many cases it is not possible for reasons of privacy. Although the curtains serve to regulate the light, give privacy and cover the openings, it is recommended to use translucent materials to let light in, even when closed.
In the same way that it is a question of enhancing natural light during the day, in the late afternoon a well-planned lighting is needed that helps to achieve diaphanous environments. What is sought then from the design is to establish an artificial light pattern that avoids shadow areas and provides the right amount of light to illuminate the different spaces. It is for this reason that just hanging a light fixture is not enough.
It is necessary to add indirect and low lights to the general lighting that help to create an atmosphere such as dichroic lights placed flush with the ceiling. Once the luminosity is defined, also temperature comes into play, since the tones can transmit warmth or cold. The degree of luminosity (dark or light) is what will determine the sensation of spaciousness of the spaces, and the color tone, the temperature.
Another very easy way to visually increase the space and add light is by incorporating mirrors. Decoration objects that reflect clarity, expand environments and give them depth. Its placement in front of the windows contributes to making the rooms larger than they really are.
When carrying out a comprehensive design project in which it is necessary to generate an extension of its dimensions, it is important to look up and design environments with High ceilings. It is also essential that there are empty areas for circulation, which allow the correct opening of windows, doors and furniture, guaranteeing a functional environment.
When thinking about furniture, the most used resource is to place them separated from the floor, with metal bases or hang furniture from the walls in order to achieve visual amplitude. For small spaces to be perceived as large, it is important to equip them with furniture that takes up little space; the horizontal size is perfect in these cases in order to achieve a visual effect of spaciousness and length in the rooms.
In each of the projects, the aim is to improve the habitability of the spaces, with innovative materials. Interior design is always in search of new trends in order to meet customer expectations and provide them with different alternatives so that their spaces are unique, enjoyable, spacious and bright.
*co-founder and partner of Estudio Modo Casa
by Gustavo Yankelevich
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