Expert Advice: 7 tips to make a home look bigger

If you’re designing a small room, you may bemoan the lack of space, but there are plenty of reasons why small is better: compact areas are easier to decorate, easier to keep clean, and easier to manage. These basic suggestions can assist you in making a tiny space appear larger without breaking the wallet.

The good news is that the answer to living well in a tiny place may be simpler than you believe. It all comes down to deceiving the eye into experiencing greater space through the use of three basic concepts: size, light, and movement.

1. Reduce the size:

It’s all about ratios when it comes to small-space furniture. Simply said, if a piece scrapes up against the room’s borders, whether up and down or sides, it’s too big. Always allow a little space between the edges of your furniture and the walls to give a sense of space. (The only exception is a bed; for example, a mattress positioned among two walls provides a lovely resting cave.)

Avoid large, bulky things that take up too much useful area in the room. A slimline couch or chair, for example, will provide the same amount of seating space as its overstuffed counterpart but taking up far less space. Hang a huge, statement object (such as a piece of art or a mirror) on the wall if you crave it. Put it on the floor instead of wasting important living space.

2. Maintain a modest profile :

Furniture that is lower to the ground creates a sense of spaciousness in a room simply by leaving more space above it. Pick a good loft bed or try laying a bed directly on the ground in the bedroom. In the living room area, use low-to-the-ground mid century modern furnishings to channel your inner Crazy. Alternatively, if your preferences are more dramatic and decorative, 19th-century furnishings are also low-key.

3. Display a little leg with light furniture :

Similarly, the key to generating the perception of larger space is to create a feeling of openness and mobility. Light and air may move not just over but also beneath and around compact furniture, giving it the appearance of floating in space. Consider midcentury contemporary objects that are both low and leggy. Contemplate the butterfly chair as the ideal piece of rising decor.

4. Look in the mirror, look in the mirror…

Any analysis of small rooms must involve the use of mirrors to create a sense of spaciousness. They not only reflect the light, but they also mirror the perspective, fooling the eye into experiencing larger space.

5. Remove the drapes:

It’s all about deceiving the sight, as we’ve seen with mirrors. Even though the curtains do not cover the full window, they prevent the eye from taking in the scene outside. Drapes and curtains simply add “stuff” to the space. By removing them, the room is kept basic. Contemplate shutters or ultralight netting or fabric shades for seclusion. If you must have curtains, utilise a bar that goes well beyond the window pane, allowing you to totally expose the pane.

Rugs are the same. Examine all of the little places in this article. Take note of how few have rugs, or how plain and sparse things are if they do.

6. White it all out:

We are all aware of white’s reflecting properties. It brightens up a space, making it feel airy and light, as well as tranquil and quiet. The cloud-like appearance is only enhanced by painting the walls and ceiling the same colour of white. And it blurs the lines between the wall and the ceiling, leading your gaze to move upward, effectively making the ceiling appear taller. Finally, white is a wonderful choice for tiny areas that may rapidly get congested appearing since it streamlines a space and accentuates the architecture. If you’re concerned that an all-white area may seem too frigid, combine it with warming accents like wood or textural components like a shaggy wool wrap. Also, keep in mind that you are not need to select a harsh colour.

7. Above all, keep things simple:

It’s all about editing in little places. The more items, things, and patterns there are in a space, the more congested it will appear. Avoid having too many knickknacks, or at the very least organise them so that they appear to be part of an installation. The same is true for art; focus your framed items on one or two walls. Avoid complex designs and bright colours. Alternatively, if you simply must have that William Morris–esque wallpaper, consider using it on just one accent wall. Similarly, when it comes to colour, consider painting only one wall or door in a single hue. The moment has not come to embrace the entire range.