Tricks to Make Your Room Appear Bigger By Interior Designer - Rock Robins

It’s no secret that decorating a small, cramped room poses a challenge. From arranging furniture to buying necessities, you will find that your options are often limited. However, you can still get the most of your living space by following these tricks to make any room not only feel spacious and inviting but also look elegant and chic.

1. When painting or applying wallpaper to your room, don’t forget the ceiling. Depending on your choice of color and style, the ceiling can either seem higher or lower. To achieve a taller look, choose a lighter shade for the ceiling, but a dark, contrasting one for the floor. The same is true for the walls and moldings. Soft tones and hues on the trimmings, such as white, green and blue, make the walls appear farther back than they are, giving the space a brighter and more open feel.

 2. Take advantage of natural light to open up space. In this case, the larger the windows, the better, with the curtains drawn back and preferably crafted from sheer fabric. If you have small or no windows, you can still achieve this look with the help of lighting fixtures.

3. Contrary to what people might say, pushing your furniture against the wall is not a sure-fire way to make your space appear bigger. In fact, you are actually encouraged to space out your furniture,thereby giving an illusion that the space is bigger than it really is. Try to play with angles and combinations when arranging furniture (e.g. console table attached to the back of a floating sofa).

      4.  Space-saving, foldable and multifunction furniture are your new best friends. These pieces will not only give a feeling of spaciousness but will also help you get rid of clutter and unnecessary furniture. 

      5. Furnish your space with mirrors, which help enforce a forced perspective of a larger room. Mirrors that are placed directly opposite windows will also reflect natural light better, further inviting brightness into the room.

 With over 8 years of experience in interior design, Rock Robins is a sought-after decorator of residential and commercial spaces in the country. For more information, feel free to contact us at enquiry@rockrobinsid.com.