6 Ways To Make a Small Bedroom Look Bigger
If your bedroom is pretty tight on space but you haven’t got the budget for a complete bedroom renovation, not to worry. There are a number of ways you can fool the eye into thinking your small bedroom is bigger than it actually is.
Here are 6 ways you can make a small bedroom look bigger:
Be strategic with mirror size & placement
Maximise natural light
Use curtains and blinds wisely
Opt for handleless storage
Pick low furniture to fake a taller ceiling
Built-in storage
1. Be Strategic With Mirror Size & Placement
A mirror is a great piece of furniture for a small room. Not only does it allow you to see yourself, but if you’re strategic with it, a mirror can create depth in a small space.
One top tip is to consider getting mirrored style doors on your wardrobes, as these will reflect light and create the illusion of more space, especially if they cover the whole length of the wardrobe.
Another idea is to place a mirror adjacent to a window as this will reflect the maximum amount of light. What’s more, if you have a pretty minimalist and plain bedroom, then a silver or gold floor-length mirror with a bit of detail on the top curve will do wonders to add a bit of style to the space.
2. Maximise Natural Light
Bright, natural light will also create the illusion of a larger, more airy space, so when you can, keep windows open to allow natural light to fill the room. You can also opt for sheer, lightweight window coverings or blinds that can be fully opened during the day.
Do Light Colours Make a Room Look Bigger?
The simple answer to this question is - yes! Opting for a light colour theme throughout will help to make your small bedroom look bigger and more spacious. This is because light colours tend to reflect light better than dark colours, such as white, cream, light grey, light yellow and other pastel colours.
By using these light, minimalist colours on different parts of your bedroom, such as walls, the ceiling and furniture, you can create a bigger illusion in any small space.
Does Wallpaper Make a Room Look Bigger?
Absolutely! Wallpaper can also be used to make a room look bigger, as many designs and patterns can create an illusion of depth and openness. These designs include:
Faux finishes - Wallpapers that mimic the appearance of real materials like wood or brick add texture and depth to a small room. That being said, remember to lighter colours and subtle patterns so the room doesn’t feel cramped with heavy looking materials.
Textures - Textured wallpaper can also add depth to a room as they create shadows and dimensions, such as subtle embossed animal prints, linen or grasscloth.
Diagonal patterns - Diagonal lines or geometric patterns can visually expand a space as the eyes are naturally led across the room, giving the impression of a bigger area.
Vertical lines - Vertical stripes also create the illusion of height, making the ceiling appear higher and walls appear taller.
3. Use Curtains and Blinds Wisely
As touched on in the point above, curtains and blinds can contribute to a more spacious feel in a small room. We recommend opting for sheer or light-coloured curtains to allow for maximum light perforation, and hang them as close to the ceiling as possible. By letting your curtains hang from the ceiling to the floor, our eyes are naturally drawn upward which gives the illusion of taller ceilings and more space.
When it comes to design, choose curtains that are simple on the eye, such as clean lines or minimalistic patterns.
Additionally, avoid bulky curtain accessories that could visually clutter the window.
4. Opt for Handleless Storage
Sleek, clean and minimalistic, handleless bedroom storage helps you to achieve a streamlined edge to your space. As handleless storage systems are generally designed with space-saving features like push-to-open workings, they are especially popular for really small bedrooms, as they visually take up less space.
When storage systems like cupboards or drawers have no visible handles, they are naturally integrated into the walls or furniture, creating a visual flow and eliminating visual breaks, making the room appear bigger than it is.
6. Pick Low Furniture to Fake a Taller Ceiling
Having tall furniture will only reduce the amount of vertical space between the floor and ceiling, making it appear smaller than it is. In comparison, short furniture, for example a low bed with a short headboard coupled with a short bedside table, will allow for much more wall space between the floor and ceiling.
Another thing that makes a small room look bigger is space beneath furniture. If you can see right beneath pieces of furniture then your bedroom will automatically feel more roomy. Whether that be a bed, dressing table or a chair.
6. Built-In Storage
Last but certainly not least, it’s seriously worth considering built-in storage solutions. A built-in wardrobe allows you to increase the amount of storage space in your bedroom without taking up any extra floor space - ideal in tiny bedrooms where space is limited.
One of the best things about built-in storage is that it can be customised to fit your specific needs.
Here at Cwtch Haus, we can help you optimise your space and tailor it to your needs.
To discuss your bedroom renovation with us, be sure to get in touch with a friendly member of our team today. And for more tips on renovating a bedroom, check out our design & renovation blog.
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Cwtch Haus dedicates time and attention to understanding our customers’ lifestyles and habits to create a space that is perfectly tailored to their needs. We work to ensure that your space is not only beautiful but practical for your everyday use.
Written by Kate Jones for Cwtch Haus.
