{"id":69508,"date":"2023-12-10T09:02:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T09:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/?p=69508"},"modified":"2023-12-10T09:02:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T09:02:51","slug":"dara-huang-reveals-5-tips-to-make-your-small-rooms-feel-larger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/lifestyle\/dara-huang-reveals-5-tips-to-make-your-small-rooms-feel-larger\/","title":{"rendered":"Dara Huang reveals 5 tips to make your small rooms feel larger"},"content":{"rendered":"
Interior designer Dara Huang has revealed five shape-shifting illusions to help maximise space within the home.<\/p>\n
Dara, 40, from Florida, who is mother to Princess Beatrice’s stepson, Christopher Mapelli Mozzi, known as ‘Wolfie’, is a Harvard-educated architect.<\/p>\n
The mother-of-one was once engaged to Edo Mappelli Mozzi in 2017 after the pair met in 2015. One year later, they had their son.<\/p>\n
She has since established herself in her creative field and even featured as a judge on Channel 4’s property programme, Big Interiors Battle.<\/p>\n
Dara, who has worked on projects including the Tate Modern Museum in London and the Tribeca skyscraper in New York, has revealed five tips and tricks to enhance your humble abode.<\/p>\n
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Dara Huang (pictured), has revealed her top tips to maximise and brighten space within the home\u00a0<\/p>\n
During winter, staying in becomes the new out, meaning more and more people prefer to spend time at home.<\/p>\n
That’s why the interior designer has recognised the importance of making the most of every space within the home.<\/p>\n
Through utilising simple tricks, Dara has outlined how to make the most of each area of your home.<\/p>\n
She said: ‘The key to switching up your space is all in the detail.<\/p>\n
‘It’s about clever adjustments, from multi-functional furnishings that flex your inside look, to other d\u00e9cor pieces that put a fresh twist on colour schemes and cleverly curated arrangements, for space-shifting illusions.’<\/p>\n
From multi-functional furniture to furniture with extra storage, Dara reveals all.<\/p>\n
In particular, the interior designer highlights the benefits of mirrored furniture to create the illusion of extra space.<\/p>\n
Here, FEMAIL reveals Dara’s shape-shifting tricks and tips for creating a comfortable living space.<\/p>\n
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The Harvard-educated architect is also mother to Princess Beatrice’s step son, Christopher Mapelli-Mozzi, known as ‘Wolfie’\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Dara has established herself in the world of interior design, and even starred as a judge on a Channel 4 property programme called Big Interiors Battle\u00a0<\/p>\n
1. Hidden compartment furniture\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visual trickery is at the heart of Dara’s tips, and mirrored surfaces can be an excellent way to create the illusion of more space\u00a0<\/p>\n Space (or lack thereof) can become an issue at Christmas when more people than usual are crammed into your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n To combat this, Dara has highlighted the importance of optimising a given area with hidden compartment furniture.\u00a0<\/p>\n For example, tables that moonlight as bookshelves and stools that double as side tables.<\/p>\n Or ottomans with hidden compartments and wall clocks with hidden interior shelves.<\/p>\n These features provide extra storage without compromising on space. So, when the house gets a little more busy during the festive period, surplus belongings can be cleared away to create additional room.<\/p>\n And when the house is less busy, items can be placed back in their original spot like nothing ever changed.<\/p>\n This easy trick also helps keep the home tidy and can even help individuals hide things best kept private, all without taking up extra space.<\/p>\n 2. Reflective furniture\u00a0<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reflective surfaces, including tables, mirrors, and vases, will reflect indoor and outdoor light to create an airier space\u00a0<\/p>\n Next, Dara highlighted the use of reflective surfaces in creating the illusion of a bigger space.<\/p>\n Instead of one mirror, why not add two?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n It’s not just mirrors that can help create this illusion, but also vases, sculptures, and picture frames.\u00a0<\/p>\n By adding these furnishings, both natural and indoor lights are reflected across the room, making a brighter space.<\/p>\n Implementing these pieces creates an illusion that the room is bigger by playing with light and shadows, according to Dara.<\/p>\n Mirrored tables and side cabinets will do the trick nicely too, reflecting the light on its surface to visually expand the space.\u00a0<\/p>\n With a whole host of trendy reflective furnishings on offer, this is an easy and accessible way to enhance a living space.\u00a0<\/p>\n 3. Multi-functional furniture\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dara highlighted the use of multi-functional furniture, including a television that doubled as art (pictured)\u00a0<\/p>\n Dara also gave a special mention to multi-functional furniture. In particular, a television that can transform itself into art.<\/p>\n A television can often feel the focal point of a room, especially a space on the smaller side.<\/p>\n When it comes to interior design, they also make it tricky to increase feng shui.<\/p>\n That’s why Dara suggested a multi-use television, such as Samsung Frame TV, which can double into gallery artwork when turned off.<\/p>\n 4. Change home accessories with the seasons\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dara also suggested to switch furnishings with the seasons. In winter, she advises pieces with more texture\u00a0<\/p>\n During Christmas, many typical home furnishings get replaced with seasonal pieces, from tablecloths to bedding and kitchen utensils.<\/p>\n And according to Dara, that’s one of the simplest ways to keep your space feeling fresh.<\/p>\n For autumn and winter time, Dara advised furnishings with more texture and a holiday-specific motif.<\/p>\n So when it comes to picking out festive pieces for the home, opt for soft furnishings with added embellishments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Rugs can also make a huge difference to a living space, making it cozy and warm but also appear bigger.\u00a0<\/p>\n For those looking to increase the feel of their room, Dara said a rug with neutral colours is the safest option.\u00a0<\/p>\n When it comes to spring and summer, switch it up and opt for light materials, such as linen.<\/p>\n 5. Focus on the windows\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n If a living space seems small but has a beautiful view, then worry not because Dara has revealed an easy hack to maximise the space.<\/p>\n Simply direct every piece of furniture to the centre of the room, and the space will feel greater in moments.<\/p>\n Making the most of the view is a no-brainer, and turning all the furniture to the centre of the room increases the fluidity and brings attention to the main attraction- the view.<\/p>\n By making the windows the focal point, the view will quickly become part of the room, not only creating the illusion of added space but making the most of what matters.<\/p>\n