There are various ways that clever interior designers enhance small spaces to make them feel larger and more inviting. You can spend ages trying to make a little room appealing, and to no avail. But from multi-functional furniture to vertical space, here are some of the best hacks.
Letting in More Light
Light can be used in many ways to help a space feel larger than it really is, brighter and more inviting. Many interior designers maximise how much light is in a room with hacks such as painting neutral colours and even window dressing. But what about outdoor space? Even an outdoor area with a balcony can feel restricted. But with installations like glass balustrades, you can see more of what’s there, and more light will shine through, making it feel a bit bigger.
Multi-Functional Furniture
Today, it is easier than ever to find furniture that doubles as something else. This is one of the best tools you have when trying to make the most of a smaller space, such as a single bedroom, hallway or even a cramped bathroom. Many common furniture pieces like sofas, beds and chairs can be used as storage spots, and outlets like Ikea have tons. You can also free up floor space with floating furniture such as desks and shelves, helping a room feel unobstructed.
Enhance Small Spaces with Mirrors
Most people decorate every 3 to 5 years, and if you are coming up to your scheduled project, consider mirrors to enhance your small spaces. One of the trickiest parts of decorating is finding your interior style, and you need to consider the space you have, as some work better with more, and some can enhance smaller spaces. However, one of the best tricks you have, no matter the style you choose, is mirrors. Mirrors bounce light to help a room feel much larger.
Using Vertical Wall Space
Have you ever thought there is more space in a room, but you just can’t figure out where? While you are staring at the walls, you are in the right ballpark. Vertical space is criminally overlooked when designing spaces, and you can use the walls to great effect when redesigning a smaller space. When floor space is limited, you can make it feel spacious and taller with installations like floor-to-ceiling shelves and cupboards, floating shelves and wall-mounted solutions.
Cleaning and Decluttering
Any room feels smaller when it is unclean, cluttered or both. Any designer will tell you how important it is to keep clutter to a minimum and to keep a space clean. Even if you have gone to lengths to maximise light, it cannot bounce around a room properly if there is a layer of dust. Additionally, cramped surfaces with knick-knacks and unused items that don’t do anything will detract from the light and airy feeling you are trying to create. So grab the duster and get going!
Summary
Flooding a room with more light is one way to enhance small spaces to make them feel larger than they are. One of the oldest and most powerful tricks is to bounce light around a room with mirrors. However, your efforts are for nothing if the space is dusty, grimy and full of clutter.
