{"id":3008,"date":"2017-04-18T07:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T11:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=3008"},"modified":"2017-04-18T07:00:53","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T11:00:53","slug":"interior-decorators-guide-oversized-rooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/interior-decorators-guide-oversized-rooms","title":{"rendered":"The Interior Decorator’s Guide to Oversized Rooms"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Hashing out space requirements and deciding on decorative elements is a huge part of your job as an interior decorator. While some spaces, such as small bathrooms<\/a>, are relatively easy to upgrade and beautify, oversized spaces will prove much more tricky.\n\nLarge rooms are especially tough to work with, as many clients long for a cozy space but the room suffers from high ceilings and too much wall space. As the interior decorator, you\u2019ll need to have solutions at the ready in order to make each room feel balanced and comfortable so it meets your client\u2019s needs.\n\nRead on for an ultimate guide to oversized rooms, and be prepared to delight your clients with some transformational changes!\n

Too much space<\/h3>\nProfessional interior decorators see things as they are, and know that they need to work with a space as it currently is. Oversized rooms are one of the most common complaints from design clients. If a client feels that their living room is too large, it won\u2019t be a welcoming and cozy space for them to relax and \u201clive\u201d in. Unfortunately, this is the way the home was designed. You\u2019ll need to use your trained eye to find ways to make the room feel smaller, and use carefully selected decorative elements to fill the space\n\nBefore making any decisions about what needs to change, assess the architectural elements such as the height of the ceiling, the shape of the windows, and the general scale of the room. It\u2019s helpful to create a checklist<\/a> to determine why the room isn\u2019t working, as this will help guide your next steps as an interior decorator.\n\n\"home\n\nIt is also extremely important to take the time to assess your client\u2019s needs\u2014how do they want the space to look and feel once you\u2019ve completed your work? Take careful notes of what their expectations are, and allow this to guide your designs.\n

Start with color<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s no secret that the right colors will make a room stand out, as well as create desirable illusions. As an interior decorator, you\u2019ll work with clients who are hesitant<\/a> when it comes to adding color into their living spaces\u2014change can be difficult, after all!\n\nHowever, it\u2019s important to offer your client concrete examples of how color will actually create a cozier, more welcoming atmosphere in their oversized space. You need to show them how you plan to use it as a home design professional.\n\nDarker colors such as chocolate brown, navy blue, and burgundy will make a room feel more intimate and cozy, which are likely desirable features for a client with an oversized space. You\u2019ll need to explain the benefits of bold walls to your client ahead of time, as it is a brave step to take. But walking them through the process, and then creating a more welcoming living space, will show them your expert interior decorating skills!\n\n\"QC\n

Fill the walls<\/h3>\nOversized rooms often suffer from a lot of empty wall space, which is one of the easiest issues to fix! While pushing couches and chairs along the walls of a room<\/a> will create space, pulling furniture towards the center of the room will allow for a cozy arrangement that your client is looking for. But remember, this will leave the walls bare!\n\nHanging pictures on bare walls is one idea, but as the interior decorator you should move this idea into more creative territory. Placing a long table underneath hanging pictures will fill a bare wall beautifully and balance out the space.\n\nIf there is still more wall space to fill, placing a couple of armchairs against the wall creates an excellent conversation area. A bookshelf is another colorful, decorative way to fill a bare wall while keeping the piece separate from the cozy center of the space.\n

Add some height<\/h3>\nA common feature of oversized spaces is high ceilings\u2014although they may evoke the feeling of a grand cathedral, they often leave rooms feeling too spacious and formal! As a professional interior decorator, you can bring a sense of balance into your client\u2019s oversized room in the following ways:\n