Think vertically
Drawing the eye upwards makes a bedroom seem more spacious. Create visual height by using built-in shelves that extend from the floor to the ceiling. Invest in a tall headboard and hang artwork above the bead. You can also add thin, floor-length curtains to your bedroom.
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Mirrors can fool the eye into thinking a bedroom is so much bigger than it actually is. You can use mirrors in different ways: add mirrored closet doors, hang a mirror over the dresser or the bed, or group small mirrors on a wall.
Go for a monochromatic color scheme
This is an excellent choice if you want to make a bedroom look spacious. Instead of bold prints, try using textured fabrics such as luxurious velvets, flannels, or slubby linen in solid colors. Add trims and tapes to pillows and curtains to spice things up.
Pro Tip: An all-white bedroom always looks fresh and airy.
Cut the clutter
Clutter can make a small bedroom look even more cramped. Open up your bedroom by letting go of anything you no longer use or need.
Rethink where you place your rug
Place your rug at the foot of the bed and have only half the bed sit on it. This creates an elongated effect, tricking your eye into believing there is more space and what is actually available.
Try floating nightstands
Instead of nightstands with bulky legs, the floating versions create the illusion of having more space.
Be smart with lighting
Large lamps may not work in a small bedroom as these can be clunky. An alternative would be adding sconces or pendant lighting over the bedside tables. If you are not ready for additional electrical work, there are wall sconces that can plug right into your existing outlets.
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