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How to Make Your Home Look and Feel More Open

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Do you feel as though your home isn’t as open as it could be? If so then now is the time for you to make a change about that. If you don’t make a change you may find that you end up with a space that feels dingy, dark and unwelcoming. So if you want to brighten up your space and make it more open take a look below to see what you can do today.

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Photo by Ksenia Chernaya

Declutter

One of the first things you need to do is declutter. Removing all the clutter in your home is such an important step if you want to revitalize your space. It doesn’t cost anything for you to donate or throw away your unused things. You may even find that you can make a bit of extra money if you want to sell things too. If you don’t have time to sort through everything then this is understandable. One thing you can do is use storage units so you can protect your stuff in the meantime. This gives you more time while you figure out what it is you’d like to keep and what you’d like to throw away.

Self-storage is one of the best ways for you to declutter your home without having to commit to throwing away everything. Don’t forget to compare self-storage units before you choose a facility as this can save you a lot of time and money when the time comes for you to declutter your home.

Rearrange Furniture

Another thing you should be trying to do is rearrange your furniture. If you notice that any of your furniture is obstructing the natural light from entering your home then rearranging the layout is the best way for you to work around this. If smaller rooms are overflowing with items then it’s a good idea for you to throw some out so you can get some clarity. By doing this, you may find that you can free up more wall space, which can help you if you plan on painting your home. If you want to get the result you need out of your home then one thing you can do here is hire some painters. They can advise you on what colors are trendy right now too, so you can get the result you need out of your home and with a very small amount of effort.

Mirrors

Another thing you need to do is use mirrors to your advantage. Place your mirrors so that they are opposite windows if you can. When you do this, you will find that they reflect both the view and the natural light you have coming into your home, which is major, to say the least. You can also use things like glass tables and mirrored cabinets if you don’t feel as though your home is quite as light and airy as it should be. Remember that little things like this can make all the difference, so keep that in mind.

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