Illusion

Clients often ask me how to make a room feel taller. Well, when photographing it, shoot up like this pic taken of me in front of my clients house. 

But in a room there are lots of optical illusion tricks you can use. The first being vertical stripes either in wallpaper patterns, paint treatments etc. I also love using paneling and mirror to create a feeling of higher ceilings. Mirror treatments done in a smoked mirror or antique finish also make the room feel like it goes on and on. 

This powder room in part of my clients estate I've done with black lacquer walls and an antique mirror ceiling. A few details to finish but all the shine makes the room feel super tall. 

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