7 Ways to Make a Small Room Appear Bigger

Everyone who has a small house, or a home with a small room wants it to be larger. Everything which is in the room counts towards the spaciousness instead of feeling uncomfortable and confining. Thankfully, there are some ways you can play a trick on the eye to make a smaller room feel bigger, without the mortgage to go with it. By having the feeling of added space, your room will be more comfortable to entertain guests but still be snug enough for a cozy and intimate space. Just by decorating or watching how your decorate can have a direct affect on the feeling of the room.

• Firstly, choose lighter colors for the walls such as yellow, pastels and obviously white. These colors help reflect and attract natural light.
• Avoid large patterns and multiple colors. A monochromatic tone should be kept throughout.
• Use mirrors to enhance the feeling of space and glass which you can see through, which stops furnishings from being hidden.
• Be careful when choosing the size of the furniture, to ensure the sofa or cabinets do not dominate the room.

• Use vertical space. Some small rooms can have high ceilings, therefore use tall bookcases instead of wide ones. If you can, use the walls for storage off the floor.
• By coordinating the furniture colors and walls, you blend the two entities together which gives the feeling of space. By using narrow lamps and firm furniture, as opposed to big, soft sofas, the room will have the appeal of being larger than it really is.
• Allow light in. Whether it is artificial or natural, the room needs light. With light colored walls and furniture, added light will reflect off them giving an airy feel. A dark room feels dingy and uncomfortable.