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Professional Marietta, GA on Sep 29, 2011

If you want to make your kitchen look larger then paint both rooms the same color.

It will give the "feeling" that the rooms are larger than they really are. The brighter red color is beautiful but gives the illusion that the rooms are totally separate.

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After picture showing the kitchen and the family room "appearing" larger.
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The red is more dominate and gives the feeling that the kitchen is the most important room.

6 Comments

Imagery Littleton, CO

Nice tip, I can see how this will keep your eye from dividing the spaces into two separate rooms...Very clever!!

on Sep 29, 2011 · Like 1
HandyANDY Home Renovation... Marietta, GA

Great example Jan - posting pics really helps others to see the difference

on Sep 29, 2011 · Like 0
Jan Britt Interiors Marietta, GA

Thank you! I appreciate your kind comments!

on Sep 29, 2011 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

The before shot...is a bit "closer" ie: camera zoomed in...this adds to the affect.. Ideally before and afters should be shot from the same place with the same focal length. I'm sure the visuals are more realistic in person.

on Sep 29, 2011 · Like 1
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass W... Alpharetta, GA

Nice example. . . and what an improvement!

on Sep 29, 2011 · Like 0
Jan Britt Interiors Marietta, GA

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments!

on Oct 03, 2011 · Like 0