How to Make a Large Room Seem Cozy Using Paint

The purpose of a living room is to serve as a space in which family and friends can gather to converse or relax. If you have a large, open space and wish to create a cozier atmosphere, there are a number of painting tips you can utilize to make the room feel smaller. Light paint colors make a small room appear larger while dark colors will make a large room feel smaller. Choose darker, bolder shades to make the room seem cozier and warmer.

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Choose Dark Colors to Paint a Large Room
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  Test the paint colors first.
  
  Test the color of paint before painting the entire room. Choose a sizable area of the room and paint that part of the wall. Allow the paint to dry so you can get an idea of how the color will look against different types of lighting.
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  Paint the walls of a large room with dark colors.
  
  Paint the walls a darker color rather than a lighter one. Dark walls will give a room a cozier feel while lighter colors create a more open, airy space. For example, pick warm browns, a dark red, forest green or navy blue to make the room feel smaller and thus cozier.
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  Paint the ceiling a darker color than the walls.
  
  Paint the ceiling a darker color than the walls. Use colors that will contrast with or compliment the walls. Darker colors on a ceiling create the illusion of a smaller room.
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  Use a couple of different colors to paint the trim and molding.
  
  Choose a variety of paint colors to paint the molding and trim. This will break up sections of wall space, creating a cozier feeling in the room.

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How to Make a Large Room Seem Cozy Using Paint

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Choose Dark Colors to Paint a Large Room