Rooms with low square footage may seem claustrophobic and overwhelming. Hence, designing small spaces can get tricky. You don’t don’t want to overcrowd the space or choose the wrong wall color. You must be clever with your interior design tricks, but don’t don’t worry; there are definitely some hacks you can use to give the illusion of a bigger room.

Whether it is arranging furniture, choosing specific color techniques, placing mirrors strategically, or creating the perfect lighting, the human eye is easy to fool. Here are some ways to make your room look bigger:

  1. Contrasts and Light Colors

To make a small room look bigger, you need some optical illusion. If you paint a room using light colors, you will instantly notice that it looks bigger and brighter. Since bright walls allow reflections to bounce off, the space feels more open. This also gives the illusion of natural light.

Dark shades, on the other hand, absorb light, making a small room look even smaller. You can also choose accent walls to make the room look bigger. Off-white, blue, and green are some light shades that will brighten the room instantly. The wall trim and moldings should be painted a color lighter than the walls to make the room look even bigger.

  1. Creative Lighting

When trying to make a room look larger, natural light is your best bet. However, if you don’t have enough windows in your room-  – don’t don’t worry. You can always opt for lighting fixtures. You’d be surprised how much of a difference these can make.

If you do have a big window in your room, you can easily use it to make the space look bigger. All you need are some sheer window coverings. You can also have minimal white curtains and keep them pulled back to allow the sunlight to brighten the room. In case you are not satisfied with the outside view, add some pretty plants or flowers on the window sill, and install some lamps around the area.

  1. Get Rid of Clutter

Small spaces tend to look even smaller when cluttered and messy. Hence, make sure to always keep everything neatly away and organized. That way, you can utilize more space. 

This also includes your room walls. Don’t clutter them with tens of paintings or pictures. Go for the minimalistic look and opt for one big painting. 

Moreover, try to keep the floor free of litter. Get rid of heavy rugs so that it can look like you have optimum floor space.

  1. Mirrors

Don’t you just love mirrors? Not only do they make any room look more aesthetic, but they can also give the illusion of more space. By creating a focal point, you need to angle your mirrors tactfully. The idea is to create the illusion of depth. Since mirrors also reflect light, both natural and artificial, your room will look brighter. 

You can place mirrors on walls or opt for glass tabletops. If you’re you’re feeling fancy, you can also get mirrored cabinet doors!