Here’s How You Can Make Your Small Room Appear Bigger

If you’ve ever had to cramp yourself and your thousands of belongings into a tiny one-bedroom apartment – or self-contained as we call it in these parts, then you’d understand how much of a struggle it is trying to fit all of you into the tiny space and still having a presentable looking apartment.

But there are tricks and tips that can come in handy if you ever find yourself in this place and want to make your apartment look bigger than it actually is.

Check out some of those tips below.

• Furniture that can be folded and stacked away is your friend. Simply push it out of the way when it’s not in use.

• Paint the walls in details and using different shades of one colour.

• Leave your windows open and uncovered to create a sense of depth in a small space.

• Consider big pieces of art. They can add a lot of drama to a small space.

• Include mirrors in your space.The reflection will make the room look bigger.

• Use dark colours for the ceiling to create depth and draw the attention of a person upwards.

• Use light colours for flooring i.e for rugs or carpets.

• Built-in storage – Cabinets/shelves with open spaces are helpful.

• Be creative but keep it simple.