Many of our compatriots live in houses and apartments with rather low ceilings. Everyone knows perfectly well that high ceilings are valued more, because the room becomes more spacious, more beautiful and a person feels much more comfortable, cozier and even more confident there. However, not everyone has the opportunity to move, change apartments, improve and expand their living conditions. Even with low ceilings, the interior can be designed in such a way that it is both beautiful and comfortable, visually expanding the space. To do this, you can use both furniture and textiles, finishing materials.
Shelving
This is not some rare piece of furniture and many homes have them. But, if the rack is up to the ceiling, it will visually increase the space.You can store in it not only books, but also some other things: souvenirs, framed photos and much more. Although, it is a rack with books that can visually increase the height of the ceiling. This creates the illusion of height. And in general, the room becomes much more comfortable.
Bedroom
In this room, too, should be comfortable and cozy. Lighting plays an important role in achieving this goal. Since the ceilings are low, it is better to abandon massive chandeliers with convex shapes, because they visually take up a lot of free space, making it heavier. The ideal option is spotlights around the entire perimeter, or local lighting of individual zones.
If, without a chandelier, there is absolutely no way and you want it to be present in the interior, it is better to choose a small, neat model. You can also visually increase the space with the help of the ceiling. If it is drywall, it can be painted with a special glossy paint. Or a suspended glossy ceiling is installed, reflecting everything around. It should be either a light or mirror color.
Professional designer tips
There are a number of rules, the observance of which will also visually increase the space in a room with low ceilings.
- It is better to use spotlights and recessed lights. They will allow you to achieve the required level of lighting, but at the same time will not take up extra space.
- Tall narrow furniture in the style of minimalism will visually increase the height of the room. It should be combined with small armchairs and low coffee tables.
- Curtains must be on the floor.
- A narrow ceiling plinth should be used.
- Radiators, paintings, aquariums should be installed a little higher than by standard standards.
Dismantling the floor
This option is suitable for old houses that were built in the 50-60s. Usually the floor in such houses is installed on logs. And they take away 6-7 cm of the height of the room. After dismantling, you need to remove the logs, level everything by pouring a small layer of screed or self-leveling mixture. Then some kind of floor covering spreads. It can be linoleum, laminate, parquet, etc. Visually, the room, albeit a little, will become higher due to this. Yes, and the floor at the same time will be updated to a new one, more comfortable and not squeaky.
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