How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger

With a few steps it is possible to make a small room look bigger.

Things You'll Need

• Mirrors
• Paint

Instructions

1. To make a small room look bigger, use a lot of light in the room. Use blinds to maximize sunlight. If you have drapes, hang them high to give the room the appearance of being higher. Use furniture with open arms and exposed legs to maximize the flow of light.

2. Use mirrors to make a small room look bigger. Put mirrors on closest doors and hang a large mirror on a wall.

3. To make a small room look bigger, use larger and fewer pieces of furniture. Avoid multiples of things such as end tables, lamps and pictures. Place furniture towards the corners of the room.

4. Use white paint or other soft colors to make a small room look bigger. Paint the walls in different tones of the same color to give an appearance of receding space. Use lighter colors for borders and trim. This color scheme will give the appearance that the walls are farther back. Use darker colors for accent pillows, bedskirts, tableskirts, and curtain ties.

5. Arrange furniture at an angle when possible.