Move a Wall without Construction Costs

No, it's not an April Fool's joke. You can make a small room appear a bit bigger while also adding a bit more dimension for the eye with this simple effect. Very low cost, very high impact - even when the change is fairly subtle.

In a small room, push back one wall by painting it a deeper shade in the same palette as the other walls. Home Depot has a great interactive tool on their website to see what different paint choices would look like in a room, as shown in the photo below.

 

Move a Wall with Paint Color

 

This will have two effects. The first is that it will seem that the darker wall is farther away, giving the illusion that the room is bigger than it actually is.

The second is that you have created a focal point where a small room previously may not have had anything particularly interesting to focus on before.

This technique works best when you can paint the deeper shade on the wall you see first when standing in the doorway; in other words, the wall farthest from you.

To make this wall more memorable, feature something decorative on it that is big enough to make an impact without overpowering the room. Some suggestions are:

   - An arrangement of artworks
   - Several shelves showcasing a variety of books and objects
   - Sculptural decorative objects

 

This photo shows an ingenious arrangement of small photos that give the illusion of a large window looking out on an ocean scene:

 

Wall Decor

 

 

Perhaps there is an architectural detail in the room, and you'd like to give it more impact. The deeper color on this wall, or part of the wall, such as the bump out for the chimney above the fireplace, will immediately draw the eye to it.

Move a wall, just for the cost of a can of paint and some time rolling it on. No construction needed!

Need some help with this? Transition Stage is here for your home design needs.

 

Photo credit:  Wall Decor

 

Move a Wall without Construction Costs

 

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Jan, two great inexpensive tips for making a room appear larger. Thanks.
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Hi Jason - Thanks so much!

Hi Michael - Stretching a room's dimensions almost always makes sense, doesn't it?
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Judy - Excellent tips. I like the small pictures arranged to create a window too. Very creative! Great post.
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Hi Judy - Thanks very much! When I saw that gorgeous photo montage, I knew it would fit here perfectly. Flikr is an incredible resource.
12:09pm • #46
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Judy, what a fantastic idea!  Small changes for big impact, love it :)
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Small cost, HUGE impact!  Thanks.  I am going to pay some attention at some new model homes, wonder if they do this.
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I love that photo idea! Great illusion of a window.
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Oh Judy,... you are blonde aren't you!  HOUSE BULL?  Seriously?  Hee hee hee, I like it!
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A very nicely presented blog. Clear, on point and well illustrated. It's easy to see why it was featured. congradulations Judy.
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Judy,

Excellent Post.... as usual!  I love reading your posts, they are all fantastic!  This is really great information and very resourceful no matter if you are selling your home or living in it and want to update with a little style and flair!!!  Congratulations on this great post and for being featured!  Keep them coming Judy... you are doing an outstanding job!
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Judy, I love your title and I love your post! It's very creative and well presented to show the benefit visually from painting a wall a darker shade of the same color. Great.

Sharon
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This is an interesting technique sellers with smaller rooms may be able to use to their advantage. Anything that adds space will help. Thanks.
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Hi Diane - Thanks!  So glad you found this helpful.

Hi Virginia - Thanks! It would be great to know if they do.

Hi Erica - Isn't that clever? I want it!

Hi Laura - You know, I said it was an April Fool's joke, but changing the header? I admit they got me with that. That's what I get for changing my hair color, I guess...

Hi Robert - Thanks so much! What great compliments!
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Hi Linda - Thanks so much! I'm so happy that you enjoy my posts.

Hi Sharon - Thanks so much - glad it's helpful!

Hi Gary - Anything for the feeling of a bigger room! Thanks.
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Judy,

We did it in our two last condos, but I did not know that it had that effect. Very cool, thank you for the post
11:37pm • #57
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Hi Jon - Awesome! It lends interest and can make the room appear bigger - two really great things. I'm glad you enjoyed my post.
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Great tips.  Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Nancy - Thanks - I'm glad you found it helpful!
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Great ideas  Judy and very nice illustrations.
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Hi Wendy - Thanks very much!
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