You can make your room look bigger with our curtain tricks – a popular pattern choice creates the illusion of height
TRANSFORM your room with some clever curtain tricks.
Some well-conceived choices can make your room look bigger.
While a popular pattern selection can create the illusion of height.
It’s a no-brainer in the design stakes and the experts at Indigo and Luxe have explained how it’s done.
They make it look effortless and have distilled how to achieve it in six easy steps.
Homes with low ceilings are presented with a challenge from the off.
The windows of these properties are notoriously challenging to dress.
But do not despair because some decor hacks can address the problem.
They will make your room appear taller but choose the right curtains.
IT’S VERTICAL STRIPES ALL THE WAY
“Vertical stripes draw the eye up and create the illusion of height, while horizontal stripes do the opposite,” said the experts.
Therefore, bear this in mind when selecting your drapes. It’s a big investment. It will give your room the illusion of height.
Tip: Steer well clear of banded curtains with color-blocked fabrics at the bottom. They will only draw the eye down instead.
WHITE THAN WHITE
The paler end of the color spectrum in fabric terms will help your room look larger.
Patterns are okay as long as white is the dominant color.
There could be a downside, however, with more natural light coming through.
Tip: Choose curtains with light-filtering linings instead of blackout linings.
INSIDE, OUTSIDE, TWIST IT ALL ABOUT
Consider changing your curtain mountings if they are inside.
These are a no-no in design terms, especially for rooms with low ceilings.
On the other hand, outside mounts elevate a room.
CEILING ETIQUETTE
It’s all about attention to detail and where to hang your curtain rod is key in the drape design stakes.
The advice from our experts is very simple.
Hang your curtain rods one to three inches below your ceiling line or crown molding.
“If you have a valance, it will likely cover more of your wall than your window, and that’s perfectly fine,” they said.
“It’s what professional designers do to make low ceilings appear higher.”
Budget interior design tips
Interior designer Judy Hoang shared her furniture tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Thrift furniture and paint it to match your decor.
- Test if an item is fit for its purpose before thrifting.
- Shop at Target or HomeGoods for rugs, lamps, desks, and pillows.
- Invest in classic timeless pieces.
- Set up smart home lighting to save money.
TOO MUCH FUSS = TOO MUCH FABRIC
When in doubt, keep it simple, and decluttered, with minimum fabric.
This design rule is especially pertinent if you have a small room with a low ceiling.
Stick to flat, unfussy styles. Box pleat valances work great in small rooms.
But if you have a grand room, there are options for grander window treatments, with the excessive layering of styles that use a lot of volume and fabric, such as balloon valances.
STAY LONG FOR LONGER
Horizontal design only makes your room appear taller, while things that create the illusion of width will bring attention to a low ceiling.
Therefore, it’s good to choose long curtains wherever you can instead of top treatments like valances and shades.