There’s a reason a fresh paint job is so often recommended by designers as a first step in transforming a space: Painting a room can change not just the color, but also the whole vibe of the space.

For many people, decorating their house is a way to make it truly a home - this is done in different ways, from painting the walls, adding flooring, or buying a new bed and adding heighted pillows.

You might not be able to increase a room's square footage, but you can use paint to visually expand the space. Paint offers a cheap and easy way to update a space, and when used strategically, it can ...