subject: Making A Tiny Room Seem Much Larger [print this page] If you have a small apartment or condo, your bedroom will be small as well. While for some people this is enough, for others it is a nuisance that needs to be fixed. If you follow the tips below, you will be easily able to increase the space in the room, or at least make the room seem much larger than it really is.
Lighter colors retreat. Ceilings painted in white always appear higher than usual. Paint your bedroom walls in white, ivory, cream or pale pink hues or other light colors for the walls to appear wider. If you choose to completely paint the whole room in a lighter shade, expect that the room will not just only feel bigger, but it will also appear more spacious. And believe it or not, in the hot summer day, it will give you the feeling of a cooler place.
Putting away things that you don't use regularly is important in order to achieve extra space in your room. Anything that is not used on a daily basis should be put away in drawers. Leave the desk or cabinet free of clutter, with only the minimum items on it. This will enhance the feel of openness in the room and will give it a fresh, modern air.
One important tip is to use mirrors in the bedroom. As mirrors tend to reflect back light very well, having one or two mirrors on the wall will instantly create the feeling of extra space. It can actually give the impression of having doubled up the size of the room.
The bed is maybe the most important part of any bedroom so it is important to choose your bed wisely. Avoid getting a huge bed if you have a small room. Get a smaller bed that fits perfectly in your room and it leaves enough place to walk effortlessly between the bed and the rest of the room furniture.
Also don't forget about proper lighting. The right type of lamps can easily give that feeling of extra space in the room.
