6 Ideas To Make A Small Room Look Bigger

Just because a room may be small in size, doesn’t mean it needs to feel small. We’ve put together a collection of helpful ideas to make a small room look bigger. 

 

  1. Choose colours carefully

The colour choices in a room can have a big impact on the quality of light and when decorating a small space, making the most of any available light is essential. It’s best to avoid dark colours that absorb light, instead choosing more neutral colours that will help reflect light, making a room feel bigger. To inject a little personal style into a neutral room, contrast lighter tones with splashes of bright or bold colour, and create accents with textiles such as curtains and soft furnishings.  

 

2.  Curtains

When making curtain choices for a small room, keep in mind that placing your curtain pole closer to the ceiling can make walls seem taller than they are. Hanging floor to ceiling curtains helps to elongate walls, making a room feel larger. Horizontal stripes or plain, light coloured curtains are best for small rooms and by using holdbacks you can make the most of natural daylight.  

 

 

 

  1. Furniture

Limiting furniture to a few large pieces is a better choice in smaller rooms as too many smaller pieces can make a room feel crowded. Opt for furnishings with exposed legs as they create more space and light, which will give the impression of a larger room. Always remember to keep furniture such as tables, chairs and sofas away from the walls, and position at angles to trick the eye into thinking there is more space than there really is.  

 

  1. Avoid clutter

When it comes to putting the final touches to a small room, less is more. One large focal piece of art will look much better than several smaller pieces, and just a few larger ornaments are more suited to smaller rooms than lots of little cluttered knick-knacks.  

 

  1. Mirror, mirror, on the wall

Mirrors are a small room staple, reflecting light around a room, creating depth and space. To make the most of their light reflecting qualities, place mirrors opposite each other to light up every corner of the room. Consider a mirror in an interesting shape or frame as a focal point that ties in with the design of your room. 

 

 

 

  1. Light up the room

Natural light is vital in a small room, so ensuring your curtains or blinds allow light to come in during daylight hours is essential. Avoid just having one large light fitting in the centre of the room; instead consider accent lighting and lamps around the room at different heights to brighten the space. In contrast to the advice regarding furniture, ornaments and art, every opportunity to bring in light, no matter how small, will help make a small room seem bigger. 

 

If you’re interested in knowing more about how the placement and size of your curtain poles can work wonders in making a small room feel larger, don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss.