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Add Height to a Room with Our Decorating Tips

Make a Room Look Taller and Larger

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Ceiling mounted draperies and bed dressing draw the eye up in this comfortable bedroom.

There are things you can do to make a room look larger or smaller or bring a ceiling down to the right height or add height to a room.

To add height to a room, think vertical lines, stripes, fixtures on the ceiling, art arrangements that are installed vertically. It's a lot like dressing in black to look smaller, wear a long skirt or pants to look taller, or go without a belt for a longer, sleeker look. Many rules that apply to fashion also apply to home decorating.

Look at our slide show of ways to add height to a room for tips on how to solve your low ceiling or small room dilemmas.

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