How To Make A Small Room Feel Larger
Whether you live in a pocket-sized home, or a small studio or making do with your lack of square footage can be a challenge. There are a few little design tips, however, that can make any space — especially a small one — feel bigger.
Less is More
Clear out the knick-knacks and books, and choose your decorations sparingly. If you want to have a collection of something on display, arrange it by color.
Let There be Light
Dark rooms tend to look smaller than they are. If you have windows, use window treatments that won’t block the light or the view. Add additional lighting with floor or table lamps. If you’re really crunched for space, recessed and track lighting can brighten up the place without taking away from precious square footage. Using higher wattage bulbs can help brighten a room.
Paint
Painting a room is an affordable and easy way to change the mood or feel of a room. Paint is a very effective way to make a room feel larger if you paint in lighter hues. Keep your walls in light neutrals, light yellows, blues or greens, rather than painting in dark tones. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, keeping the walls and ceiling monochromatic (one-color) can make a space seem bigger. If you want some sort of contrast between the ceiling and walls, paint the walls a shade darker.
Furniture
Contrary to what you may think, small furniture in a small space is not always the best way to go. A grouping of a small chairs and a tiny sofa can make a room feel cluttered. Instead, choose one large piece as the focal point and restrain from adding too many other pieces. If you are dealing with a small kitchen or dining area, look for a table with leaves or folding sides that can expand for more guests while staying small day to day. Once you have your furniture, don’t push all the pieces against the wall. Place one piece at a diagonal, which leads the eye along the longer line. This can provide added storage space behind the furniture - a great place for a floor lamp for instance.
Mirrors
Hanging a mirror can make a room look larger since it reflects light and gives the appearance of another window. Use a large mirror as your focal point on the largest well or above the fireplace, rather than using a bunch of small mirrors.
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