Having a small space can feel like you’re trapped in a dead-end in terms of design and décor, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Even cramped, tiny rooms can be transformed into something beautiful with the illusion of space to expand your horizons. However, this might take a few tips and tricks to achieve – keep reading to find out how to get it done.

#1 Focal Points 

The main focal point of a room – the bed, the sofa, etc. – can play a major role in the size and space available to you in the room. This can relate to the pieces themselves as well as their placement in the room in contrast to other furniture and décor. Take into consideration standard couch depth (for comfort and design factors), the height of your bed and headboard, and other elements like this to create height in a room and add to a bigger, bolder feel. 

#2 Fake it Until You Make It 

Faking height in a room is one of those design tricks that everyone has heard of – and loves because it really does work. Creating the illusion of space using high hung curtains, vertical lines and tall mirrors is a sure-fire way to draw the eye upwards and create space within a room that isn’t really there.

#3 Keep it Simple

If your design style is “busybody” you might want to reconsider that for your smaller rooms and areas in your home. Clean, simple designs and layouts are going to be your best friend in terms of maximising the space you have available to you. Keeping your rooms devoid of clutter, exaggerated décor or trinkets and overbearing colours will help keep it from becoming a cramped and cluttered nightmare instead of a relaxing space. 

#4 Lots of Light

Light and bright is the way to go. Sticking with crisp, pale shades and bringing in as much natural light as you possibly can is a great way to expand the way a space feels. Darkness can feel dingy, gloomy and claustrophobic, which is why creating light can help brighten your space and add to the room in a big way. Choose a light, neutral palette for your base and incorporate light in whichever ways you can. 

#5 Double Up

When you don’t have a lot of space to work with, it’s important to go for multifunctional pieces that can serve for design and practicality. Nightstands with loads of drawer space to hold clothes (or whatever else you need it to) and ottomans or benches that can function as seating or a makeshift table and serve as extra storage space at the same time. Make your furniture work for you!

#6 Use the Walls

Your walls don’t have to be dead space – take advantage of them. Install some floating shelving for some extra storage space or use the area for décor. Art, plants, books or whatever you wish to have on display on your walls at any height can be both useful and look amazing.