How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger

*Disclosure – This is a collaborative post

Working with small rooms can be tricky. You may feel as though you don’t have enough space to fit the furniture you want, and even if you did, it would probably look cramped and cluttered. Well, those days are over because it’s now more than possible to get the room you’ve always wanted regardless of how little space you have.

Give The Room Depth

Medium tones and shades can make a room appear smaller. When you use bright whites and deep darks on the other hand, you create contrast which gives the illusion of a much bigger space. To get this effect this in your home, consider painting the feature wall in a darker tone, with white skirting and architraves.

Utilise Hidden Storage

Window seats, under-bed storage and even TV cabinets are all great ways for you to try and store more items. If you have a lot of clutter then this can be a fantastic way for you to eliminate it all and you would be surprised at what a difference it can make to the home. 

Ceiling to Floor Curtains

Hanging curtains just below the ceiling can really make the room feel bigger. Try and go for the longest curtains that you can, and also make sure that they go all the way to the floor. If you want to add that luxurious look, think about adding some rope tie-backs and blend them in with the overall theme of the room.

Use Large Decorative Accents

Sometimes, decorations can feel like clutter. They can also make a room feel way smaller too. If you want to limit this, try and opt for bigger and more decorative items instead. This will really let the room breathe and it will also help you to make it feel more spacious. If you want to boost the effect, then use the rule of three. This essentially means having no more than three items on a cabinet or set of drawers at any one time. If you are concerned about the room looking small then invest in some stylish Rauch wardrobes as this will really bring out the decorative accents of the room without compromising on space.

Display Large-Scale Art

If you have a small room and want to hang some wall décor, it helps to opt for a single, large-scale piece of all art. If you are unable to do this, consider having some gallery-style items instead. You can create this by hanging lots of smaller pictures together, to create a unified appearance. When you do hang your gallery-style photos, try and make sure that you limit it to one wall only. This will help to get the look without compromising on the room overall.

Of course, if you are finding it hard to really bring out the space of a room then you might want to consider knocking through to another room or even trying to take advantage of over-head storage. This will really bring everything together while also helping you to avoid clutter.

Do you have any ideas on how to make a smaller room appear bigger?