Most people do not enjoy feeling cramped in a small room, but when you have limited space, it can be a challenge to make it feel larger. Sometimes, all it takes is the strategic placement of furniture, lighting, and decorations. Consider a few insights to make every room in your home feel expansive.

6 Ways to Make a Small Space Feel Larger

1. Keep Everything Low to the Ground.

Smaller furniture leaves space between pieces, creating the illusion that the room is larger. Ensure that there’s always some space between pieces. Also, regardless of what you decide to hang up, set wall pieces low so that the emptiness of space above them looks vaster. 

2. Create Openness With Mirrors.

Mirrors reflect light and duplicate the room. Hence, they give a sense of space and depth on an otherwise dead area of the wall. If the room has a window, angle the mirror toward it so that it can reflect on—and essentially double—the outdoor space. 

3. Choose a Vertical or Horizontal Aesthetic.

The consistency of a pattern gives a room a sense of movement, which in turn makes it feel larger. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer a vertical or horizontal aesthetic—but the rooms that have the most successful usage of this tactic have furniture, decorations, and any other items in the room follow the same direction.

4. Minimize Decorations and Clutter.

To cut down on the amount of furniture you need, buy multipurpose items whenever possible, such as coffee tables or sofas that include drawers for storage. In general, the fewer items and decorations you have in the room, the bigger it will feel.

5. Add Light.

Both natural light and light fixtures have a way of opening up a room. They blur colors, lines, and boundaries together, creating a sense of cohesiveness and stretching the space out.

6. Emphasize White.

The use of white in a room causes it to feel open and airy. To offset a white room, purchase furniture with light or warm tones. This will complement the whiteness without compromising its airiness.

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