Tips to make any room look bigger than it actually is
Tips to make any room look bigger than it actually is
You have a small space where you feel restricted in? You wish you could just make it bigger with a magic wand?
Here are our interior design hacks to make any room look bigger than it actually is. And it’s easier than you may think!
Mirrors
Adding a mirror to a room can really have an important impact on the entire feel of the space. It has this capacity to give the illusion that your place is much bigger than it is.
Work on the heights
Make sure not all your furniture is at ground level. Have a coffee table with higher legs, add shelves up higher on the walls and plants on the floor or hanging even higher. Placing decoration and furniture at different heights will make your space look more visually interesting and bigger.
Light tones
Light paint on your walls, light carpet on the floor, and light curtains can really make a big difference.
You can also contrast with a deep darker color accent piece that will pop out next to the neutral tones.
Storage
An hidden storage is awesome to make good usage of otherwise lost space.
It could be under a reading nook for example.
Less clutter, bigger decorations
Remove all the small little decorations around your house. Keep it clutter-free and instead put the focus on one large beautiful decoration piece. It could be an oversized vase or a big art piece on the wall for example.
Add lights
Make sure there is enough lights all around the space and get a big overhead lamp that will be a complete part of your decoration.
Smart Furnishing Tricks for Small Spaces
When you’re working with a small room, every furniture decision counts. Thoughtfully chosen pieces, like swivel chairs, ottomans, and area rugs, can make a compact space feel more open, cohesive, and intentionally styled. Here are some of our go-to strategies:
- Swivel chairs: These are game-changers in small spaces. Because they rotate, swivel chairs make it easy to move your attention across different parts of the room without dragging furniture around. They also help keep the layout light and flexible, perfect for open-concept living or small reading nooks.
- Ottomans: Stylish and versatile, ottomans can double as extra seating, a soft surface for a tray and books, or hidden storage for blankets and other essentials. Choose one in a lighter fabric or tone to avoid visual heaviness. Bonus: square or round ottomans are great for softening the layout in tight areas.
- Area rugs: The right area rug helps define zones and adds softness underfoot, making the room feel complete. In smaller spaces, go larger than you think, ideally big enough that at least the front legs of your furniture rest on it. This makes the space appear more expansive and connected.
At Etch Design Group, we love using these tricks to design spaces that feel open and luxurious, no matter the square footage.
It’s normal to want a more open space and have the feeling of living in a bigger place. If you need help incorporating these ideas into your own home, message us today, we would love to help you!