How to provide a feeling of a large room to a small room
* You have to pick a gentle colors. Light colors make a small space seem larger. Painting the walls in a light bright color with the ceiling in a white finish makes the room feel much spacy and bright. Another trick is painting 3 of the walls using same color with the fourth in a slightly darker shade of the same color.
* Do not super-size your furniture. Bigger sofas and chairs crowd a small space. For a roomier and spacey appearance, choose a few elegant pieces that are functional and attractive. Contemporary furniture, with its simple clean lines, minimizes the feel of a crowded room.
* Create open space. If you can see far into a room, it seems bigger. Arrange furniture so it does not block views to windows and doors. Modern furniture, stools, glass coffee tabales, and ottomans are great because they do not obstruct views.
* Add sparkle with mirrors. Reflective surfaces extend space and make a room feel more bigger. An oversized mirror on the floor leaning against a wall is oftentimes more effective than more traditional placements, consider to place a chrome or steel object near by to get a reflection.
* Recommended to use solid and modern carpets. Contemporary carpets come in a variety of unusual shapes and geometric patterns, perfect for small spaces and odd-shaped corners. A striking carpet can also be the focal point of a room, attracting the eye and eliminating the need for extraneous accessorizing.
* Simplify window treatments. Sheer fabrics are elegant and let the light shine through while adding softness and personality to most spaces. Usually, you cannot go wrong by using colors for curtains and blinds that match the walls.
* Go see-through. Clear glass furniture allows light to pass through a room. Coffee tables and lamp tables with clear glass will give you extra surface space but won�t make a room look cluttered.
* Let there be light. Dark rooms feel crowded, so make sure that natural light is not obstructed (a mirror can help reflect light from a nearby window). If the room does not get enough natural light, consider adding lighting that does not take up excess surface space. Track lighting, cove lights and bookshelf lights are just a few of the modern choices available.
* Store with style. Storage options in a small space need not be unattractive. There are a variety of contemporary storage baskets, bins and folders that will help keep you organized with style. If all else fails, an interesting room divider will help hide any clutter.