Stuck with a small room that you want to look and feel bigger? Then just follow the smart home decor suggestions below.
Choose a light colour scheme
First of all, if you want a smaller room to seem larger then it is best to pick a lighter colour scheme. This means painting the walls in white, cream or other light colours because they will reflect, more light and make the room appear spacious.
If you do want to use darker colours be sure to do so very carefully and limit them to a feature wall, or to your accessories. This is because dark tones like grey, navy and black make a room feel smaller and darker.
Rid the space of clutter
Next, if you want to create the illusion of more space in a room, you need to deal with any clutter. Indeed, there are two types of clutter. First of all, clutter can be items that should not be on display and should be packed away properly. To help with this sort of mess be sure to have a clear system of organisation for all your possessions so you’ll know precisely where they need to be. It's also wise to consider whether you truly need or use an item any more before putting it away, and if the answer is no, then it's best to donate, sell, or recycle it.
The second type of clutter you’ll want to avoid in a small room is over-decoration. While it can be pleasant to have ornaments, pictures, and other objects that are meaningful to you on display, doing so in a small room will only make it seem fuller, and even smaller. To that end, a clear surface policy, with some muted artwork on the walls is usually the best approach.
Pick blinds over curtains
Another way to make a smaller room look and feel bigger is to ditch the curtains over the window and opt for blinds instead. Roman Blinds, in particular, are great for smaller spaces because they are compact in design, and don’t take a up lot of space above or to the side of your windows. This means you can still get a beautiful window covering without making your room feel unnecessarily small.
Invest in furniture with visible legs
Furniture with visible legs is quite the trend right now, especially those in the mid-century style. Yet there is another advantage to choosing beds, tables, and drawers with legs. It's that they create the illusion of a more spacious room, as you can see underneath them. This is great news for smaller spaces as it will help you open the room up, without having to sacrifice storage space and the vital pieces you need for comfort.
Use mirrors
Last of all, in a small room mirrors can be incredibly effective. Mirrors reflect light, and they also create the illusion of more space by reflecting. In the right placement, this can help your room seem double its size! Get some mirror-hanging tips for small spaces in the video below:
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