Small rooms are warm and cosy when structured the right way. However, when organisation isn’t done right, they can feel cramped and this can give off an uncomfortable feel. 

The secret lies in how one decides to decorate. Decorating to make your space look bigger can be one sure way of attaining an organised and tranquil feel. Here are tips on how to make your small space look bigger;

Decrease the clutter

When you have a small living space, ensure to keep your room tidy and organised. Maintain items in a neatly arranged manner, and keep those that are not necessary out of sight. You can choose to put a few photos on the wall, reduce on the rugs in the room too. This will create more space and the room will be orderly and uncluttered.

Match your wall colour with furniture 

If you want to achieve a more organised and spacious room, make sure to have your furniture and walls in the same colour. Different colours tend to disrupt the flow of a room which in turn makes it appear even smaller than it is. However, when the colours match, it makes it easy for everything to blend with the space, giving the impression of a bigger room.

Use lighter colours 

Lighter colours tend to make rooms look bigger, they also make them look brighter. They are more reflective too which gives them the ability to make a space feel open. One can use colours such as white or blue. Dark colours on the other hand absorb light, making rooms look smaller.

Decorating to make your space look bigger can be one sure way of attaining an organised and tranquil feel. / Photos: Net

Keep it simple

If you have different patterns in your room, you are bound to make it feel more cluttered. Stay away from busy patterns and overwhelming decor. If you are a person who treasures having knickknacks around your space for a warm aura, try to keep it simple. Choose only a few items you probably treasure most and let them be the ones to sit around your room.

Use mirrors

Placing mirrors in your house definitely makes a room look bigger. It’s the reflection that gives the room that illusion of depth. How you position them also matters, because then they can be able to reflect light. Create more space visually and physically in your room by placing a mirror near a window to reflect light from out. You can also use a focal point and angle your mirrors towards it to give your room a larger and more open space.

Take advantage of your room arrangement

How you arrange your room matters, first and foremost make sure your furniture for example fits the size of your room as well as everything else you choose to include. It’s better if there is room left when you are done with placing your items.

Hang curtains close to the ceiling

Let your curtains hang close to the ceiling. This makes your walls and windows look higher. For rooms that are small, hanging curtains high increases space and makes the room feel bigger than it really is.