Making a Small Space Feel Big

“Bigger is better” is a phrase many believe to be true when applied to homes.  However, this is not always the case, especially in regards to size of space. You can still achieve the looks of luxury and beauty often seen in large homes while still living in a smaller space. Smaller spaces have many positive aspects of their own: they feel cozier, warmer, and more intimate. But, if you do want your small space to have the qualities of a big one, there are ways to do so.

One not-so-obvious way to do this is to select larger pieces of furniture.  Of course, a full wall unit and sectional sofa that barely fit in the space will not work.  But using just a few normal sized pieces is better than cluttering the room with many small pieces.

You’ll want to make use of lighter colors.  It’s fairly common knowledge that darker spaces look smaller than lighter.  So keep this in mind when considering colors.  Incorporating a few small dark accent pieces won’t make the room feel miniscule; just keep the general atmosphere light.

Using a monochromatic color scheme of these light colors will also keep your space feeling open.  Keeping colors similar will give a smoother feeling and therefore more open.  Of course, you don’t want your room to be one solid color, so looking to a Unique Interiors professional will ensure that the colors stay interesting while still making the space appear large.

Besides color, a major factor in determining the perceived size of a room is lighting.  For the goal of making a room appear larger, more light is better. Don’t go overboard, though, just a little natural light or even artificial can go a long way.  Avoid heavy drapery at the windows and ornate lamps.  Just so long as your room isn’t lit only by reading lights, you can definitely achieve a bigger effect.

Fabrics can also determine how big a room will feel.  You should keep them simple in pattern but interesting in texture.  Sheer fabrics (i.e. for window treatments) are also ideal.

This room is one designed by the team at Unique Interiors. It incorporates the use

of monochromatic, lighter colors, simple patterned and light fabrics, a few normal

sized pieces of furniture, and just enough natural light to make the space feel larger

than it actually is.