How to make a small room feel bigger – ‘layout in the room is important’

The key to designing a small room is to bear in mind that it is small and make choices based on this fact. An interior style advisor explained some basic tips and tricks to do this. Rebecca Snowden from Furniture Choice spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk.

How to make a small room look bigger

Pay attention to layout

Rebecca said: “Layout in the room is important.”

Make sure to create a clear pathway around the room, so there is an easy way to navigate and use it.”

How can you do this? Rebecca said: “Keep the pathway clear and move furniture closer to the walls.

“Whenever possible, use wall space instead of the floor.

“Utilise floating shelves and wall-mounted rails instead of a bulky bookcase or cabinets.”

READ MORE: British homeowner creates incredible DIY Downton Abbey-inspired period kitchen – pictures

Use mirrors to your advantage

“Mirrors can work magic to make spaces feel bigger,” Rebecca said.

“In a small living or dining room, hang a large mirror across a window to bounce light around. Keep the frame slim and simple if you’re using an oversized mirror.

“In the bedroom, add mirrored side tables for a modern luxe touch.”

White paint

Painting the room in light colour, ideally white, is the surest way to make a room look and feel bigger.

Make the most of high ceilings

If you have a lot of vertical space, draw attention to this with tall design elements, like large paintings or long curtains.