How to Make a Small Room Look Big with Paint
TOM: Would you like learn how to make a small room look big with paint but don’t have the budget to expand? Why not transform it with paint? Hi, I’m Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I’m Leslie Segrete with today’s Money Pit home improvement minute on how to make a small room look big with paint.
TOM: Clever painting of a ceiling can instantly expand a space. Brush on a bright white, and try extending the color about 12 inches down each wall for the feeling of height.
LESLIE: Continue the illusion by painting the walls with a light color. Soft, icy blues and soothing pale greens are great options for transforming a tight space.
TOM: Add interest in depth by painting wall trim and moldings a lighter color than the walls. Then the walls will appear farther away.
LESLIE: Finally, as you decorate your new room, complement your paint selection by accessorizing in a variety of shades of the same color for a monochromatic, expansive look. I’m Leslie Segrete.
TOM: And I’m Tom Kraeutler. For more Money Pit home improvement tips, visit moneypit.com.
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