The only thing worse than a room being small is actually feeling small. Thankfully there are plenty of things to do to not only increase the look, but also the feel by adding attractive, inconspicuous storage, well placed accent walls and choosing color than enhances the space.
I’ve compiled amazing tips for decorating small spaces for the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and home, that will help you meet your goals.
Small Bathrooms
Sometimes there is just not a cost effective way to increase the size of a bathroom. If you have a small bathroom all is not lost. At Trend4Homey you will find a variety of truly small bathrooms with inspiring decorating ideas.
The following rooms all increase their storage with the use of shelves and make the room feel more homey.
I love this pallet wall, see this and other pallet projects at AllThingsHeartandHome.Com.
If pallet wood is not your style you can also try some white washed faux brick, tongue and groove pine or shiplap.
Small Bedrooms
Small spaces can be great. Less to clean, less to own, but it also has its draw backs, namely storage.
One of the most effective ways to create space in a small bedroom or apartment is to add storage in attractive and efficient ways. Like this storage added under a loft bed. See how to make your own loft bed and immediately have more space.
This bedroom has been given an airy feel by adding curtains around the bed to create a sense of privacy. The curtains, though thin, give the feeling of separate rooms. See it here along with 37 other small bedroom ideas.
Small Kitchens
Check out Architectural Digest for an amazing tour of small kitchens. These are my favorites.
Many kitchens (and homes for that matter) are going all white. With the right decore and texture through fabric, wall covering etc. An all white space can be pulled off well. It also increases the effect of space and is wonderful in small rooms, but check out this kitchen!
I love it so much. Using a light grey paint, they created height and still kept the spacial feeling by painting the walls and cabinets the same color. While this wouldn’t work in all situations it works here because there is a good balance of smooth and lined texture. The shiplap helps break up the monotony and the smooth cabinets help separate them from the wall.
The bright window is set high on the wall which pulls your eyes upward and increases the spacial feeling.
The live plants add interest and also pull your eyes upward, creating an inviting and calm space. Imagine this room without plants – it would feel kind of blah and the grey would likely become overpowering.
And of course these amazing counters and floor. They are the highlight. The final touch. They would easily be “too much” in an otherwise busy kitchen with alot of texture and color, but with the grey throughout and the green plants up high, they have nothing to compete with – they just get to shine.
Beautiful light coming in from a window that can’t even be seen. Technically you could add lighting to mimic natural light and get the same effect. The cabinets go to the ceiling creating both storage and bringing attention to the height of the ceiling. They were even able to squeeze in room for a mini breakfast bar.
The all white kitchen helps it feel larger than it is while the wood counters bring in warmth. White subway tile add to the brightness of the room while also adding subtle texture. Though it doesn’t seem to stick out, this kitchen would look much different if it had plain painted walls.
Small Homes
At designertrapped.Com you’ll find 7 tips for making a room seem larger than it is using furniture and decorating tips.
Among her designer tips – adding curtains that go to the ceiling to make the window feel larger than it is.
Try thishomemadehome.com tips on using paint, color, texture and mirrors to trick the eye. Creating a spatial feeling without knocking down any walls.
That is my quick and simple guide to making a room feel larger. If you have other ideas that have worked for you, please share in the comments below.
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Best wishes,
Natalie
These are great ideas to make our living spaces feel bigger!
Well thank you!
I love all your ideas on how to make a room look bigger. I need to use some of your ideas in my home.
Bigger is usually better. 😉 I’m so glad you liked my post. You are so kind.
I love the idea of organizing a home where you maximize the space without making it look super cluttered. I like that you take advantage of the vertical height with the shelves. I always love natural light no matter what. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Yay! Thanks for commenting. I hope it was helpful. You are the best. 😊