Make Your Space Feel Larger: Use Vertical Lines

Interior Design is all about creating optical illusions and making small spaces seem larger than they appear. Consider using line if you would like to enlarge tiny living area, bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen space without breaking your wallet. Vertical lines are great for visually elongating a room. When applied to wall surfaces, vertical lines can make a small space seem high and vast. Here are a few examples:

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Notice the subtle vertical lines on the walls of the bedroom above. Though the lines are very thin, they make a great impact in creating a sense of height.

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Do you find yourself not wanting to go through the trouble of applying stripes to all of your walls? Never fear, accent walls with vertical lines are also very effective when creating height.


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Get Creative: Use Building Materials
Go beyond using wallpaper or paint to create a sense of height in a space. Building materials such as wood or corrugated metal can also be applied to walls to create vertical lines and sense of height. Here are some examples:

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