Make it simple
For designers, figuring out clever ways to make small spaces seem larger can be quite the creative challenge. Whether you are looking to maximize your whole home or a single room, check out these nine must-read tips from interior designers. In small spaces, it's important to do whatever you can with whatever natural light you have to work with. Leave windows uncovered or window treatments light, like with a roll-down mesh shade or linen curtains.
Mirrors
"Hanging a statement mirror in a space is an excellent opportunity to assert bold style but also has the added benefit of making a room feel more vast since it reflects light and creates the visual illusion of a more expansive space," she says.
And when it comes to hanging curtains, I always opts to attach as close to the ceiling.
Colors
Everyone knows that a little paint can go a long way, and choosing correctly can even make a space feel larger. The hallway in this apartment is long and narrow with no natural light, so some paint adjustments make the space feel longer and taller.
With a small room, take care not to overfill spaces. Leave some counter spaces empty and blank spaces on the walls.
For small living spaces, use large, roomy furniture to as centerpieces, and then fill in the blanks around it. If you opt for small furniture, these pieces could take up unclear space and disrupt the flow or areas of the room.
Sometimes moody and dark can just be as space-opening as a light and airy palette.
For example, this kitchen started off small and with poor lighting. Instead of rejecting that, the designer leaned into the cozy feel with green cabinets .. Now, the woodfloor is accentuated and the rich colors make the space feel expansive and luxurious.
The same way that hanging a curtain high or painting up to the ceiling makes a ceiling feel higher, so do built-in closets
Compact Furnishing mixed with a big one
In order to keep a living room and kitchen from feeling too close to one another in this south-west Mallorcan Studio, interior designer Alberto De Guzmán utilized two tips: Keep large surfaces like walls and countertops white to help them feel more open and spacious, and purchase space-saving furnishings combined with a king size bed and a big TV.
Making the most of a large wall can do wonders in a small space.
Using a large piece of art or TV like in this apartment allows the chosen piece to infuse its essence into the entire room. An impactful piece on a big wall can give a small room a nice sense of spaciousness and grandeur.
"Creating zones within a room can make it look and feel bigger, as long as it’s done right,"