How to make a small room look large

Small rooms get crowded easily, and can tend to look small. However, minimal use of furniture and decorations can help prevent the room from feeling too busy. Pictured here, we see a minimalist style design applied to a living room. As you can see, there is only one L-shaped sofa, a side table, and a TV cabinet. 

The arrangement of the furniture also gives the room a spacious feel. More space is created by arranging all the furniture against the walls, and avoiding any arrangement that places one furniture opposite the other. You may also have noticed in the picture that there are no decorations – that is intended to maintain the minimalist style and also make the room look more spacious. 

Using practical furniture that is compact and multi-functional can help reduce the need for extra pieces of furniture, thus making more space in the room. Pictured here, we see the living cube, a compact piece of furniture which has a wardrobe, TV cabinet, shelves and bed all in one. This incredible practical piece of furniture would be excellent for studio apartments or small rooms. 

This wonderfully compact piece of furniture is designed by Living Cube Furniture, designers based in Bern, Switzerland. 

Double beds can take up way too much unnecessary space in a small room. So why not opt for a single bed instead of a double bed to make more space in your bedroom or the guestroom. How much space does one single person need to sleep anyway? 

Another option is to get a fold-able bed, sofa bed, or futon that could be folded away or rolled up when not used. Browse through bed designs here on homify for more ideas and inspiration. 

Using vertical space is a very important rule when it comes to saving space. A lot of space can be created vertically by attaching shelves to the walls or hanging shelves such as how it is pictured here. Vertical space can be used for displaying decorations, storing stuff, or even as a mini indoor garden. You can also hang all kinds of things on the walls such as bicycles, hats, or musical instruments. 

Using bright colors against dark colours can help to create the illusion of more space in a small room. The striking contrast of the bright and dark colors magically expand small spaces.bPictured here, we see a small toilet using a wallpaper with bright colors against a dark color. Don't you think it makes the small toilet look bigger and more vibrant?

Mirrors have been used to create illusions by magicians and interior designers for ages. A mirror provides a reflection that magically creates space, and they look classy as well. Pictured here, we see a full length mirror with a simple black frame and a shelf for storage behind it. We hope you have found some useful tips on how to make a small room look large through this idea guide. For more related inspiration and ideas, have a look at 7 simple tricks to furnish your small apartment.