Just because your bedroom may be on the small side doesn’t mean that it can’t feel open and inviting. By utilizing your small space wisely and creatively incorporating a few clever decorating tricks, you can give the illusion of your room is more spacious than it really is. Here’s how:

Clear Away Clutter

A clean, tidy room will make all the difference in helping your room feel spacious and open, rather than tiny and closed in. Avoid stacking personal items like books on your nightstand or having random knick-knacks on top of your dresser. Empty surfaces will give the illusion of space. The same goes for walls. Don’t feel like you have to cover every inch of your walls with pictures or decorations. If you do choose to hang decorative pieces, make sure that there are fewer items that make a bigger statement. Too many small items on the walls will make the room look cluttered. When in doubt, remember less is more.

Utilize Mirrors

Mirrors are a small room’s best friend. By strategically placing a mirror in your bedroom, you can effortlessly open up

space. Mirrors are great for bringing in more natural light that brightens up the room as well. Placing one opposite your bedroom window is a simple way to achieve this. Mirrored furniture, such as cabinets, can have the same effect.

Lighter is Better

While you may be tempted to choose a dark color for your bedroom to add warmth or make a statement, this will likely do the opposite of what you’re hoping for in terms of creating the illusion of space. Instead of deep colors, choose lighter ones for everything from your wall color and bedding to drapes and lamps. Lighter colors will not only open up space with brightness, but they will also reflect the natural light from your windows and mirrors.

Transparent Furniture

Multi-purpose furniture isn’t the only clever alternative to make a small bedroom feel big. Clear furniture is also a great option to keep necessary pieces in your room while making them feel like they don’t take up as much space. Consider incorporating a glass top desk, an acrylic chair, or even glass-front cabinets on your nightstand to the room. These pieces will take up the same amount of space as their wooden counterparts, but they sure won’t feel like it.

Play With Drapes

When it comes to dressing your windows in a small bedroom, be creative. Don’t choose anything too heavy or overbearing. Simpler is better when it comes to not making your space feel closed in. Empty windows would certainly open the room up, but if you are sold on having curtains of some kind, have fun with them. Hanging drapes higher than you usually would in an average room not only naturally draws your eyes upward, but it also gives the impression that the ceilings are taller than they are. Another option is tying drapes up at the bottom. Not letting them touch the floor makes space feel open and clean.

Making the most of your small bedroom merely comes down to playing tricks on your eyes by choosing colors, furniture, and decorations wisely. When in doubt, remember that less is more as the secret to opening up your room and making it feel bigger than it is. For more decorating tips and for everything you need to make your bedroom feel open and inviting, Matter Brothers Furniture is here to help. Proudly serving the Fort Myers area, we are eager to exceed your expectations of quality furniture and exceptional customer service. Contact us or visit us in-store today!