If you are not careful then the way you style and layout a room can make it seem cluttered and cramped. This is especially true if the room in question was already small to start with. If a small house is a problem then the ideal solution is to move somewhere bigger. However, budget restraints often mean that this is not possible. The second best thing is to make sure that you style a room in a way that makes the most of the space you do have.

How do I make a small child’s bedroom look more spacious?

Creating a more spacious bedroom for kids is an important step in encouraging them to spend less time on screens, and more time exploring the world around them indoors. One way to do so is by taking advantage of vertical space. Consider installing shelving or hanging decorations from the ceiling. Additionally, since kids tend to enjoy their own distinct play spaces, adding fun rugs or wall hangings that match their interests can help make the room look larger without taking up square footage. Utilizing multifunctional furniture such as storage ottomans and beds with drawers can also open up the area for more kids’ activities, besides just watching TV or playing video games. Here are a few more ideas you’ll find useful:

Think Colour

One of the best things you can do when it comes to styling a room is to give careful consideration to the color scheme that you use. Dark colors can look good but they often make a room feel more closed in. You really want to go for light paint colors. We know that rooms with lots of natural light often look bigger too. Lighter paint colors can help to promote this. If you do want to use some dark colors then try to keep this to a minimum. You can also speak with a professional team to explore more painting options.

Storage

In order to have a room that looks bigger, you need to make sure there is plenty of space. This means giving careful consideration to storage and where you are going to keep things. There are lots of clever, furniture storage designs out there so make sure that you invest in these. Built-in storage is also a great way to make sure you have plenty of storage without taking up too much room.

Seating

We generally want plenty of seating to make sure that we have enough for visitors as well as the people who live with us. This is great but takes up lots of unnecessary space. Have a look for items like fold-out seating and bean bags online. These are great temporary seating options and they can be stored out of the way so they don’t take up valuable space when they are not needed.

Think of The Layout

It stands to reason that if you have lots of furniture dotted around a room then it is going to feel cluttered. Try to think of the most sensible way to place furniture without taking up too much space. Things like sofa beds and beds with storage underneath can be a massive help.

Shelving

One way to make a room feel bigger is to create a feeling of space. Making a room feel taller is a great way of doing this. One of the best ways to do this is to create shelving that runs from floor to ceiling. Not only does this give you the ideal way to store loads of your goods but it creates a feeling of a room being nice and tall.

Generally speaking, you want a room that is light and airy where possible. You also want as much of your ‘stuff’ stored away and out of view. You want a room to feel uncluttered so that it feels spacious and large.