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6 Ways to Make Your Small Room Seem Bigger

The biggest compromise you’ll have to make in your home search is choosing location over square footage. Just because you chose a neighborhood doesn’t mean that you have to suffer the consequences.

Even if your rooms are tiny, there are things you can do to make the space feel bigger. Here are six ideas to make the most of your small spaces.

1. Tailor Window Treatments

Choose drapery that can be pulled back to expose windows and let in as much natural light as possible. Measure carefully so the curtains fit your space. Find drapes that just skim your flooring to create a continuous space.

2. Think About Art

If you put too much on the walls in a tiny space, it can make the room seem even smaller. Instead, invest in a few large pieces and hang them on different walls in the room. This simple trick will force eyes to move around the space and make it appear larger.

3. Go Vertical

Does your space have high ceilings? If so, you’ve won the small-space lottery. Draw the eye upward with tall furniture, such as a four-poster bed, or bookshelves that go from the floor to the ceiling.

4. Create a Window Illusion

Even if you don’t have floor-to-ceiling windows, you can reap the benefits of vertical space. Hang your curtain rods a few feet above the top of your windows and invest in some long drapery to emphasize the height of your space instead of focusing on the lack of square footage.

5. Be Careful With Colors

While we might want our rooms to feel warm and cozy, choosing paints in warm hues can actually make your space feel even smaller. Go with cool hues, such as green or blue, to make your space feel larger. If you’re renting, you can use white walls to your advantage and decorate with shades of blue and gray to create an airy space that will feel large.

6. Be Bold

Another trick is to add pops of bold color and patterns throughout a space. Use them in moderation and eyes will be drawn to these accessories instead of looking at the room as a whole. The result? A sneaky way to make guests focus on your decorating style.

In the end, it won’t matter what size home you have. If you’re itching for some extra space, be creative and find ways to use detail and color to change the appearance of your room. Your space will feel bigger in no time!

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Linda Johnston

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