Designers Reveal the “75% Rule” That Instantly Makes Small, Cramped Rooms Feel Huge ^61.9%

Los Angeles Times - By Pallavi Mehra - 6/29/2026, 11:12 PM

Appeal to Authority 52.8% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 26.1% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 10.4%

For years, interior designers incorporated accent walls to add personality and drama to a room, but are now saying a single accent wall can actually make a room feel smaller. Instead, designers suggest opting for a trim-to-ceiling drench, which includes painting the baseboards, doors, and walls in the same shade, but leaving the ceiling... more