Decorating a small room could be a challenge. However, there are clever ways to make a small room appear larger. From choosing colors to mirrors, these simple and practical tips can help every owner style their home or offices.
1. Opt for bigger furniture rather than a lot of small pieces.
For a room to look bigger, it is good to pick one large furniture than stuffing the area with lots of small pieces. This way, the room looks better and larger.
2. Decorate the ceiling with wallpaper or paint it to make it appear taller.
3. Go for stripe rugs and carpet to make the room look longer. Make sure to place the stripes in accordance with the length of the room.
4. Create an illusion of a larger room by applying light paint to the room or by choosing light shades. White, neutral and pastels are better than dark colors.
5. To make the room appear larger, use a monochromatic color scheme. Use various shades of a single tone to provide visual coherence. Apply this when choosing furniture, rugs, wall color and even room accessories.
6. If you have windows in a small room, leave it uncovered. Covering it with curtains makes the room appear smaller. More space means more depth. Use blinds or roman shades instead, Buzzfeed reports.
7. Go for oversized mirrors to make the space look bigger. They also help attract more light, giving the perception of a larger space. Architectural-style mirrors also give the illusion of added door or window.
8. For a small room, display huge art pieces instead of cluttering the room with many articles.
9. Light is an important factor in creating an illusion of larger space. Recessed spot lighting, torchiere light, skylights and solar tubes can add light to a small room.
10. Place glass or lucite table instead of solid wooden one to create open space, Lowes reports.
