An open space can be bright and pleasant, but it doesn't take long for it to start feeling cramped and cluttered.
Often the problem isn't the square footage, but rather certain choices that block out light, create clutter, and make the room confusing.
Here are the 5 most common mistakes and practical solutions , with examples of CAREG products .
1) A table too large for everyday use
If the table always takes up a lot of space, the passages become narrow and the environment loses lightness.
The best solution is to choose a table that suits the times of day.
✔️ With Pieve Premium you have a compact table on normal days and a larger one when guests arrive.
✔️ If you want to free up space when you don't need it, a transformable console like the Marcon Evolution or Marcon Small Evolution is perfect.
2) Too much stuff on planes and surfaces
When the table, kitchen counter and TV cabinet are always full, the house immediately seems smaller.
Even if everything is clean, the eye perceives confusion.
✔️ The solution is to move what isn't needed into a closed container.
✔️ A sideboard like Fassa , Valzella or Loria helps to keep things tidy and make the room lighter.
3) TV area messy and made of small elements
A wall made up of many different pieces breaks up the space and creates visual noise.
The solution is to organize everything in a more linear way, with a single system.
✔️ A Cerro composition allows you to gather the elements of the living area and give it a cleaner, more continuous look.
4) Lack of mirrors and little depth
In an open space, light makes the difference.
Without mirrors, the environment often appears flatter and less bright.
✔️ A well-placed mirror increases light and creates depth.
✔️ You can do it with Stanga , if you want a more scenic element, or with Villiago , if you prefer a more essential look.
5) Undefined areas between kitchen and living room
When it's unclear where one area ends and another begins, the open space feels confusing.
And the confusion makes you feel less space.
✔️ The solution is to give each area a reference point.
✔️ A sideboard can define the dining area, while a Cerea bookcase can give structure to the living room without weighing it down.
In summary
To make an open space seem larger, a few targeted choices are needed :
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a flexible table
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more closed containment
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a tidy living room wall
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the right mirror
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well-defined areas
If you want to start with a simple combination, you can think about:
Parish Church Premium or Marcon ,
a Fassa / Valzella / Loria sideboard,
a Cerro composition
and a Stanga /Villiago mirror.