5 EASY WAYS TO MAKE A HOUSE FEEL BIGGER

The shift to indoor living and holiday entertaining are right around the corner.

To help avoid cabin fever, consider optimizing your living space. Making rooms look and feel larger can be accomplished with minor changes to your home's décor and design. It doesn't take much effort, and you don't have to spend much to make it happen.

More space doesn't necessarily mean more square footage, whether a second home or primary residence in the Brainerd Lakes area.

Are you considering updating your house or selling your lake cabin? Check out five ways to make your home feel more spacious.

ADD LIGHT

Adding light is an easy way to make a space feel bigger—open blinds and curtains to increase natural light. Brighten a room using various light sources like lamps or chandeliers. This helps in areas without windows and complements natural light from windows.

MORE MIRRORS

Hanging wall mirrors reflect light – adding dimension to any space. Depending on your budget, large "statement" mirrors make the most significant impact, but anything will help — even one or two smaller mirrors as part of a gallery wall.

CREATIVE STORAGE

Lots of furniture can make a room crowded and create an illusion of a smaller space. Furnishings with hidden storage space, built-in shelves, and using vertical space can all help.

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Window treatments can shrink a space. Dark blinds and heavy fabrics can make a room feel confined. Light-colored sheer fabrics and subtle blinds open up space, making it feel bigger.

COLOR SCHEME

Dark colors make a space look smaller. Lighter colors and natural tones help enlarge and brighten any room.

It's a good time of year to sell property. Fall brings out serious buyers who often want to close before the end of the year. Let's talk!