Creating more space in your room can be tricky if there isn’t much room to work with. You may be wondering how you can make the most of it. The wrong lighting, poor furniture placement and too much ‘stuff’ can make a room feel smaller. However, if you’re looking to create more visual space in your room, then this can be achieved by choosing the right flooring.
Having a wooden or tiled, vinyl or laminate flooring can make a room feel more spacious than a carpet in many cases. You can use rugs to get the soft feel underfoot, while making the room feel larger.
A well-placed and designed rug can create the illusion of space. It will also add a touch of personality and style to the room.
Carpet runners are a great way to create clear pathways through a room. Having a runner through the centre of the room will also make the space look bigger.
This runner could be made in our store from the off-cuts of the carpet from another room in your home, with our whipping or tape binding service. It will then tie in with the style of the home, while creating a feeling of a more spacious room.
Rugs are also a really nice way of creating more space in your room with flooring. A plain rug helps to create a clean and clutter-free appearance. Opting for a thicker and fluffier rug adds some luxury to the room, too.
However, the right patterned rug can help open up the space and make it feel bigger. You just need to be careful with the pattern you choose, and not overpower other features your room may have.
Another option to create more space in your room with flooring is striped carpets. Having the stripe of the carpet running across the room will enhance the width of the room and make it feel wider. However, if you are keen to make the room look longer, have the striped carpet laid running parallel to the longest wall.
If you’re thinking of going the extra mile with effort and budget, have you ever thought about radiators? While radiators don’t take up huge amounts of space, they can change the way that a room is laid out. In turn, this can make a room look and feel smaller. You can create more space in your smaller room with underfloor heating. This means you have saved wall space. You can therefore put the furniture where you want, and the room is still warm and cosy.
Need help creating a more spacious feel to your home? Call or pop into our flooring showroom in Peterborough. Our flooring experts will be happy to show you the different options to suit your needs.
