How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger

Dawn S • February 28, 2023

Help is here to make your small room look bigger!

Do you have a small room that you would like to look bigger? With these Hamilton home improvement ideas, help is here to you make your small room look bigger!


Keep the windows and floors clear. Meaning, there’s no need for drapes and rugs. If the windows need to be covered, use blinds that are not bulky and will just serve the purpose of covering the windows. Make sure the blinds will let in the sunshine and light during the day to brighten up the room. Using rugs will add to the clutter of the room, so a great idea is not use them. Rugs will add an unnecessary pattern to the room. If the room carpeted floors, be sure to choose a light colour. 


Speaking of colour, use a neutral colour scheme with cool colours. Cool colours are light blue and green as they can be light and airy while being calm and relaxing at the same time. Warm colours like red, orange and dark yellow are cozy colours but they seem to close a room in and make it feel smaller. If you want the furniture to have colour, look for cool colours with no or minimal pattern as you’re thinking about your small room décor.


Your furniture choice is important and should be well thought out. It’s best to avoid heavy, bulky pieces that will take up a lot of the floor space. Perhaps choose a loveseat, sleek couch or a couple of comfortable chairs. If you’re going with a couch with a matching chair, take note of their size. When you place the furniture, be sure to leave space between the furniture and the walls all while making sure there is room to move around the space. Some designers are of the mindset that your furniture should be lower to the ground so that more wall space is exposed. Just think of who will use the room. Furniture that is too low may not be convenient for seniors or those with disabilities.

When accenting your small room décor, mirrors are a great choice to mount on the walls. They reflect the light which make the room feel more open. When hanging anything on the walls, be sure not to hang pieces too high. Basically, keep them low because that will lower the eyes and make the wall feel larger. The main challenge of with Hamilton home improvements in a small room is to avoid anything that takes up space on the floor and on the furniture. The beautiful overstuffed cushion that has caught your eye will take up room on your couch or chair and end up on the floor when company is visiting. If you feel need a coffee table or end table, choose glass so that the floor is visible. This another way to trick the eyes into thinking the space is bigger. With small room décor, there is always room to improve. 


The best paint colours to use to take some thought. Most feel that white is the best colour choice because it reflects the light. If you want more than white, the popular neutral colours that will work in your small room décor are the cool and neutral shades of light blue, grey, green and taupe. Your Hamilton Paint Contractors at Penisula Paint will help your room become a space you love. Put your trust in the qualified professional painters at Penisula Painting who will use the highest quality brand name paints and materials as part of their service so you don’t have to worry about a thing. They will assist you in sharing plenty of information that will help in the refresh or update that you’re looking for. They offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee so you know you are making the right decision about your painting project. They know what type of paint to use that will showcase your colour choice. 


Call Penisula Painting for your free quote at 905-570-3156.


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