{"id":94,"date":"2021-07-02T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irondoorsfortworth.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:44:37","slug":"iron-doors-and-how-to-make-your-home-look-bigger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/02\/iron-doors-and-how-to-make-your-home-look-bigger\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Take Your Home&#8217;s Aesthetic From Small to Big"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/02\/iron-doors-and-how-to-make-your-home-look-bigger\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_113144460__1630551656_54256-1.jpg\" alt=\"grand staircase with wrought iron railing\" class=\"wp-image-95\" width=\"288\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_113144460__1630551656_54256-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_113144460__1630551656_54256-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_113144460__1630551656_54256-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_113144460__1630551656_54256-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_113144460__1630551656_54256-1-550x413.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you feel as if your home is too small? Worried that in comparison to your neighbors, your house doesn\u2019t come close in size? While you may not be keen on the idea of building an addition onto your humble abode, there are things you can do to make your space appear much larger, one of which is incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/iron-doors.html\">iron doors<\/a>. Here are 4 tips to consider if you want visitors to feel as if they\u2019re walking into a large open space inside your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transition to Sliding Glass Walls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of sitting inside your living room and looking out to your backyard through a standard-sized window, why not consider swapping them out for sliding glass walls? Not only do they open up a room to make it appear much larger, but they are ideal if you enjoy entertaining because of the easy flow it creates from one room to another. With sliding glass walls, you\u2019ll also have more natural lighting flowing into the room, which can also make your room and house look bigger and more open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look For Multi-Purpose Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want there to be less clutter in your home, find pieces of furniture that help with storage needs. Coffee tables are excellent if they have drawers or shelves underneath to place magazines, books, or other d\u00e9cor items. The same can be said for an ottoman that opens to allow for toys, blankets, or other miscellaneous pieces to be stored. This will create more floor space for you and your visitors, helping your home feel larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Mirrors to Expand Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirrors have been and always be one of the most tried-and-true ways to make a room or a home feel much larger. With various shapes and sizes, you can hang them throughout your house to create an eye-catching look that tricks visitors into thinking the room they\u2019re standing in is actually much larger than it is. Combine them with natural lighting or lighter colors, and your home no longer gives up that \u201ctiny house\u201d feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a Statement with Exterior Iron Doors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the \u201cgrand\u201d aesthetic wrought iron creates, swapping out your regular door for one made of iron will certainly make a statement in the neighborhood. Not only does this unique material exude security, elegance, and sophistication, but it also makes any \u201csmall\u201d home appear significantly larger. Of course, you can also bring the same look to your patio doors, garage, or even have an exterior iron gate installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter the size of your home, you can always find ways to open it up and give it a much grander, more luxurious feel. With the help of a trusted professional who can offer an artistic and creative eye, your house will soon be the talk of the neighborhood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Adooring Designs<br><\/strong>Since 2005, Adooring Designs has provided homeowners in Fort Worth, TX, with beautiful, custom-made doors, wine gates, and more. Owners Larry and Alysha McCaskey lead a team of skilled professionals who create and install some of the most timeless designs of craftmanship. Delivering customized and beautifully crafted iron doors to residents in Fort Worth and its nearby communities, we can help better protect your home from those you\u2019re looking to keep out. If you want a free in-home estimate, contact us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(817) 745-0522.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you feel as if your home is too small? Worried that in comparison to your neighbors, your house doesn\u2019t come close in size? While you may not be keen on the idea of building an addition onto your humble abode, there are things you can do to make your space appear much larger, one of which is incorporating iron doors. 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