If you have a small room in your home, you may feel there is little you can do to increase its size aside from knocking walls through or building an extension. However, there are many options to help make small spaces appear much larger so you can use them without feeling cramped and claustrophobic.
It may seem like an obvious one, but painting walls and ceilings white in small areas can help make the room seem much larger than it already is. Light helps to open a space up and make it appear much larger.
Don’t be scared of colour! Your walls may be white, but it doesn’t mean that the whole room has to be bland. Adding bright, fun colours can help make the space seem more inviting and gives focus to individual objects, taking it away from the size. Go crazy, buy that teal velvet sofa you’ve been eyeing up or invest in a pretty blush chair.
Mirrors also help in this way, as they bring more light into the room. The reflection of the room in the mirror can also give the illusion of extra space, making the area much more welcoming and brighter.
Properly thinking through your furniture options for a small room is important in maximising the space you have. Introducing large and bulky furniture to a small space is certain to make it appear more cramped and less spacious.
Go for light, minimal designs. An armchair or loveseat instead of a three-seater sofa will give the impression of more floor space and opting for a side table rather than a large coffee table helps to maximise the space you have.
Think about utilising wall space. Add built-in shelving instead of standing dressers, or mound televisions and mirrors instead of having them on units or the floor. This can free up valuable walking space and give the room a larger feel.