Let’s face it, most of us aren’t lucky enough to live in airy, palatial mansions. We often find ourselves trying to cram our lives and belongings into tiny spaces. But just because a room is short on square footage doesn’t mean it has to be short on style. Follow these designer’s tricks to make small rooms look larger and much more inviting.

How To Make Small Rooms Look Larger

Tricks From the Design Pros That Work!

Lighten Up

Select a light or neutral color scheme and add a few bold accent pieces. Light colors reflect light which will make small rooms look larger.

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Hang ‘Em High

Hang drapes 4-5 inches above the actual window. This draws the eyes up and creates the illusion of higher ceilings and a more expansive room.

Castro Design Studio, Photography by Rodolfo Castro

Mirror, Mirror on the wall

The reflection of a large framed mirror on the wall can make your room appear twice its size – and brighter.

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Fall in Love with Lucite

Clear lucite or acrylic tables and chairs help create an illusion of a brighter, airier space. And they add a touch of elegance to the room.

 

Show a Little leg

Opt for sofas and armchairs with raised legs, which creates a sense of light and space.

via Apartment Therapy

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Pink has been my favorite color every since I was a little girl. It still is!  My love of pink inspired this super-girly bedroom design. The kid’s size dressing table is perfect for playing dress-up and the mirrored nightstand adds a touch of sparkle any little girl would love — it’s a room fit for a princess.

5 Things Every Stylish Home Needs

Just like every stylish wardrobe needs a well-tailored suit, a little black dress and jeans that fit you like a glove, there are a few key things every stylish home should have.

A Well-Styled Coffee Table

Your coffee table should be functional space that also adds visual interest and personality  to the space. A unique serving tray, your favorite coffee table book, and few decorative items = Instant style.

My coffee table (shown below) reflects a few things that I love – anything gold, vanilla scented candles…and Jay-Z (that’s his book, DECODED). Click here for more tips on How to Style a Coffee Table

A Curated Bookshelf

The key to a perfectly curated bookcase is incorporating  items with different textures, heights, and finishes – think books, small plants, framed artwork, photographs, baskets made of natural materials, etc. After moving into my home, I knew I wanted a bookcase that was not only sturdy, but also unique. After 6 months or more, I found this beauty (shown below) made of re-purposed doors from Tibet. To create an artsy vibe, I removed the covers from all of my books and arranged them by color. Vintage photographs of my great uncle from the 1930s add a touch of classic style.

A Pop of Color

Whether you paint the walls, add vibrant throw pillows or bold artwork, adding unexpected bursts of color here and there really brings a room life.

McGill Design Group

Items With Personal Meaning On Display

Integrating a few personal items into decor instantly turns a house into a home. Objects you have collected during your travels or antiques that have been passed down through generations reflect who you are and what you love. Although my mother’s vintage Louis Vuitton handbag is a little too small for me to carry, It’s the perfect addition to my entryway table that reflects my eclectic style and my love of vintage fashion.

Bathroom accessories (that aren’t plastic)

Say “buh bye” to the toothbrush holder and soap dish from the Dollar Tree and upgrade to heftier, more polished bathroom accessories like these from Bed, Bath, and Beyond.