Make a Small Room Seem Bigger?

However compact your room may be, there are lots of tricks and techniques you can use to create the illusion of space.

Use Colour

Bold, rich colours undoubtedly make a room feel warm and cosy, but on the walls they tend to absorb light, unlike pale colours, which reflect light — making the room seem bigger. Stick to white, cream, light grey and subtle tones of blue or pink to keep things feeling open and airy.

If you are keen to introduce splashes of colour, a statement piece of furniture, such as a brightly-coloured or patterned coffee or console table, particularly one in a reflective material, is the way to go — Zespoke’s Hoop Coffee Table in Pink Gloss or Tiger Print, for example, would be the perfect way to draw attention away from the compact dimensions of a room.

Layering colours is a good technique to use in small spaces — and allows you to opt for a coffee table or side table in a bold hue without overwhelming the space. Use a paler shade of the same colour on the walls to allow the two to blend visually together and create a sense of openness. 

Location, location, location

Although the temptation in small spaces is to push furniture up against the walls to free up floor space, this doesn’t always make a room seem bigger. Give your furniture some breathing room and rethink your layout. A sofa set away from the wall, with a slim console table behind, not only provides storage but also increases the sense of space.

You can also break up even the smallest of space into individual areas by using several rugs or creating a cosy corner with an armchair, side table and floor lamp — creating multiple areas within a space conjures up a more spacious feel. 

Make Your Furniture Work

Multifunctional furniture is a must in small spaces. Pick coffee tables, side tables and consoles that feature shelving and concealed storage to cut down on clutter. Ottoman and window seats with lift up lids are also useful.

 Zespoke’s range of coffee tables and TV stands are available with the option of customisable shelving helping you to store your belongings neatly but not have to hide them from view.

https://zespoke.wpengine.com/Retro-Coffee-Tables/retro-hoop-coffee-table-tv-stand-green-grey-baroque