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5 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

by Mehner Weiser Real Estate, LLC.

 

 

5 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

 

If your space feels a little cramped, it doesn’t necessarily mean you need more square footage.

There are minor design and decor choices that can make rooms look and feel larger — and you don’t have to spend much to achieve this illusion.

Are you planning to revamp your place or get your house ready to sell? Here are five ways you can make any room in your home feel more spacious.

  • Use lighting wisely. Adding light is one of the easiest ways to make a room feel bigger. If there are windows in the room, you can increase natural light by opening blinds and curtains. You can also brighten a space with artificial lights, like lamps or chandeliers, if there are no windows.

  • Hang wall mirrors. Mirrors reflect light and can make a space feel like it has more dimension. Big statement mirrors are best, but any mirror can help — even a couple of small ones as part of a gallery wall.

  • Get creative with storage. Having loads of furniture in a space can make it seem smaller and more crowded. To prevent this, add built-in shelves, use vertical space and invest in furnishings with hidden storage space.

  • Choose window treatments carefully. Heavy fabrics can shrink a space, making it feel more compact and confined. Instead, select light-colored, airy and sheer drapes and curtains that let in more light.

  • Pick a light color scheme. Dark colors work like heavy fabrics. To enlarge a space, focus on lighter color palettes — whites, pastels, yellows and similar tones.

Moving? 4 Ways to Meet Your Neighbors

by Mehner Weiser Real Estate, LLC.

 

Moving? 4 Ways to Meet Your Neighbors

 

Moving can be an exciting step to take, but it can also be difficult — especially if you don’t know anyone in the area.

Fortunately, that can be quickly remedied. There are plenty of ways to meet people in your new community, and there should be plenty of opportunities right in your neighborhood.

If you’re ready to get to know your new neighbors, here are four easy ways to make it happen.

  1. Host a party. Throw a housewarming or block party, and drop an invitation at each of your neighbor’s homes. You can grill, have yard games set up or hang out in your driveway to encourage more people to drop by. You can post about the event in online neighborhood groups, too.

  2. Spend time outdoors. Make it a point to be present in your front yard regularly. You could tend to a garden, play with pets or children, or sit outside enjoying a book. No matter what it is, it gives you a chance to interact with your neighbors as they come and go.

  3. Find other parents or pet owners. Kids and pets can be a great excuse to spend time with new people. You can meet at playgrounds or dog parks — or, if the weather’s bad, grab a bite to eat at the local pizza place or hang out together at home.

  4. Attend events in the community. Check online for events that might be going on in and around your neighborhood: Maybe there’s a game night at a community center or arts and crafts at the local library you can attend. Be sure to head to regular community offerings like farmers markets, too.

If you’re ready to make a move, get in touch today for help on your home search.

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