It doesn’t take much for small rooms to look gloomy, pokey or dingy. Here are my 5 simple top tips to make a small room seem larger.
• De clutter – It sounds simple but it is amazing what a difference this can make. Clutter can quickly accumulate over time, but by simply de cluttering your room can instantly free up more space .
• Use intelligent storage such as wheeled boxes that store neatly under the bed or storage that organises your CD’s, books and magazines appropriately. Intelligent furniture such as beds, chairs or tables can also offer additional hidden storage without taking up extra space.
• Mirrors – Most of us know that mirrors can help reflect light into the room but by facing a mirror towards a window or glass patio doors can help bring in the illusion of extra natural light.
• Lighting – by adding extra lighting to a room such as task lighting for reading or lighting under wall kitchen cabinets can open up dark spaces or corners.
• Keep the majority of your room finished in lighter colours, but at the same time don’t be afraid to use small amounts of bright colours. For example paint one wall in a bolder or different colour, or use colour in accessories like cushions, throws or pictures.
By applying these simple steps can help make any small room seem larger.





















