How to Make Small Household Rooms Feel Larger

Small houses can present many challenges, even for the most minimal and clutter-free people. Thanks to small houses naturally having smaller bedrooms and living rooms, it can be difficult to fit all your favourite pieces of furniture in or decorate your home in a way that still makes it appear spacious and airy. But worry not, because I am here to help. Did you know that you can keep all of your favourite clothes, decor, and knick-knacks when you live in a small house? Here’s how to make the small rooms in your house feel larger without sacrificing any of your favourite items. 

Make the most of your bedroom space by utilising a built-in wardrobe

If you want to ensure your bedroom looks bigger than it is, a good wardrobe is a must! To maximise the storage space, opt for built in wardrobes with sliding doors. Sliding doors allow you to freely access your wardrobe without needing to worry about the doors being partially blocked by other essential bedroom furniture, such as beds or bedside tables. To make your small bedroom look larger and lighter, opt to have the sliding doors on your wardrobe mirrored; this reflects sunlight back into the room, making the room appear bigger. 

Underbed storage helps to keep clutter at bay

Bedrooms tend to be the rooms that collect items that don’t seem to belong anywhere else in your home. This means that they can easily become cluttered and surfaces, such as shelving, can very quickly become chaotic. Make use of the room underneath your bed by storing items that you regularly need access to, but don’t need to have on display 24/7. 

Use mirrors

As we saw when looking at built-in wardrobes, mirrors are a small room’s best friend. Mirrors trick the eye into perceiving more space within the room as they reflect the area. As a result, your brain tells you that there’s more space in the room than there actually is, helping a small area to feel larger and brighter. As well as that, mirrors also reflect the light, helping to create a sense of openness within small rooms. 

Ditch curtains and rugs

Although they may add personality to your home, if they’re not necessary in all the small rooms throughout your house, try going without them. Curtains draw your eye to the end of the room, creating a definitive line that shows where the space ends. Instead, try taking down the curtains; your eyes will wander over to the window and see the space beyond, creating an airy and open feel to the room. If you need something in place to protect your privacy, try lighter coloured drapes or switch to clean, bright coloured blinds. 

Rugs definitely have their place in the home, but if you’re trying to make a small room look larger, it’s best to go without. When decorating a small area, the addition of a rug just adds more “stuff” to the room, making it feel smaller and more cluttered.

Streamline your home office

Make your home office more efficient with built in fitted office furniture. Built in office furniture provides a storage solution for many common office supplies, such as printers, unsightly cables, and filing cabinets. By installing built in office furniture, you can greatly reduce the clutter that accumulates within your home office, helping to create a bigger, brighter space that enables you to stay organised and focused when using your office area. For some built in home office inspiration, check out this link: https://urbanwardrobes.co.uk/services/fitted-home-offices/. 

To summarise

There are plenty of ways to make small rooms look larger. With a combination of clever storage and bright, light decor, it’s possible to give small homes a spacious feel without the need to sacrifice your favourite items. What are your favourite decor tricks to help make the appearance of small homes seem larger? Let me know in the comments! 

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