In a small space every single detail is important: pictures on the walls, light, colors etc.
Small room can make us feel uncomfortable and limited. Thus, how to make our room bigger and more pleasant than it really is?
Below we present you couple of tricks which will help you to enhance your room space and make you feel better.

Walls color
If you want to extend your small room paint it with light, fair colors. Pastel colors and ice-blue are ones that can certainly are able to do that. Dark colors absorb light and make the surface visibly smaller, so you shouldn’t consider using them in your room.

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The furniture in your home sends a message to those who visit you, whether you’re aware of it or not. Even if your visitors do not consciously pay attention to it, furniture and style sends a subconscious message and can create a certain atmosphere in a room. Certain pieces can create a sense of calm and tranquility while others energize a room. What exactly does the furniture in your home say about you, however? That all depends on your style.

1. Eclectic

If your house consists of random furniture with little or no set pattern, you may fall under the eclectic category. You might fancy more modern works and yet still feature classic pieces as well. This style may or may not have a pattern that repeats itself. You may pick things based on certain qualities, like color, or simply choose what pleases you. This tells others that you are open to new things and have a sense of adventure. The key to making your furniture work together is to choose one thing, be it color, size, or style, that unites most of your furniture in some way.

2. Organized

Those who choose matching furniture, often even matching furniture sets, have a more organized style. The theme of the room is very clear and most pieces fall into a certain category. This does not necessarily mean your house has a traditional or classic feel. Even those who choose contemporary furniture can fall into this category. They simply choose to use all, or almost all, contemporary furniture in their decorations. If you are more organized in your furniture style, it shows you like order and tend to look for patterns in things. Guests may feel more at ease in your home because of the sense of structure.

3. Minimalist

Those who prefer to keep things simple often have a minimalist style of design. Regardless of the type or style of furniture you use, you like to keep everything as simple and functional as possible. Decorative items are still used, but they are used sparingly. Your home may feel empty to some, but to others it will be relaxing. To create a more peaceful feeling, avoid using too many bright colors. Light colors with the occasional darker or brighter splash will create a calm feel while still creating a focal point to keep the atmosphere from becoming too boring.

Many people do not fall into one category or another. They may see a little of themselves in each one, or find their style changes over time. Examining the furniture styles preferred by others is not only a great way to get to know them, but a useful way to find new styles you may like. Each person has their own style, and experimenting is a wonderful way to find the one that fits you best.

Like furniture, the size of accessories should be taken into consideration before making a purchase. Certain accessories will fit certain rooms better, and size is a big factor in what looks good in a room. Since the furniture has already been chosen, picking out matching accessories is an easier process.

First, consider the size of the room and its furniture. A large room can hold larger accessories as long as they aren’t too big for the furniture you place them close to. A mirror in a large room, for example, can be large as well unless you are hanging it above a small table. Typically accessories should be smaller than the objects they compliment.

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The layout in a room, commonly thought of as the arrangement of the furniture and decorative elements of the room, has an effect not only on the room itself, but the people in the room as well. It can change the mood of a room and can also affect how tense or relaxed you feel when you are in the space.

For example, consider a room where the furniture is all crammed together. That area becomes the focal point and seems too crowded to be comfortable. On the other hand, a room with a small amount of furniture spread too far apart feels empty and cold.

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Your home not only serves as a place for guest, but shows your personality. People will get an idea of what you’re like from your home. It can even influence your mood. If your home doesn’t reflect who you are, you may not feel as comfortable or as cheerful in it as you should.

Choosing the right furniture is the best way to ensure your home sends out the right message, both to you and your guests. These key pieces of furniture say the most about who you are and can be altered to fit your likes.

1. Master Bed

You spend a lot of time in your bed, even if it’s just for sleep. Choosing a color that makes you feel safe and relaxed will help you get a better sleep. You should also choose a bed frame that reflects your personality. If you like control and order, opt for straight angles or a simple frame. Creative people may prefer curves and intricate designs.

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Style and color are important factors in decorating a room and choosing furniture. There are many other important elements too, included the element of scale. Proper use of scale can make your home feel comfortable and put together. Pieces of furniture that might not have worked well together will fit in perfectly when you take scale into consideration.

While there is no magic rule for the size of furniture you need, it’s best to use larger furniture for areas that are the focal point and smaller pieces for accessories. A large, elaborate bed frame will create a focal point in the bedroom, while a small side table will add a touch of elegance without overwhelming the room.

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The sense of flow in a house is an imaginary force that can create unity and relaxation in an area. It promotes a peaceful and happy atmosphere, and is especially essential for areas of high stress. The home office or the master bedroom, for example, are areas you want to feel calm and focused in, not strung out and tired.

When imagining the flow of a room, stand at the entrance and look into the room. Pretend that a river is running through the door and into the room. Where would the water go? Trace the path with your eyes of how it would circle around the furniture and continue throughout the room.

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A mirror provides a beautiful reflection in any room and allows light and color to bounce back for the viewer to see. Mirrors also enlarge a small space. If your room seems to be pressing down on you, use large mirrors to make it appear larger than it actually is.

There are several ideas taken from feng shui that can apply to the mirrors in your home. This Chinese philosophy helps to arrange a space so that it provides good luck and positive energy. Whether or not you follow all the ideas of feng shui, these tips will help you if you’re stuck arranging the mirrors in your home.

There are two main purposes of a mirror. It can reflect positive images or deflect negative images. If you have an area of the room that feels dreary, you can place a mirror there to reflect a more pleasant view of an item across the room, or you can place the mirror opposite the dreary spot to metaphorically reflect the bad energy away.

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Chairs and tables are key pieces of furniture in a room. They are versatile and can be as plain or as stylish as the decorator wants. Mismatched chairs and tables can throw off the design of a room, however, and great care should be taken to ensure that both function well together.

Contrary to what you might think, the chairs do not have to be identical to the table. Many times a homeowner will buy the table first and purchase the chairs later. It does help if all the chairs match each other, though if they use the same colors and shape you can get away with slightly different designs.

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Contemporary furniture compliments the minimalist style very well. They are both interested in taking the world of design in a new direction, and they play well off each other. No matter whether your style is strictly minimalistic or only has touches of minimalist style mixed in, contemporary furniture offers choices that fit all these styles and everything in between.

As with any design project, you should start with the furniture. Consider what each piece will be used for and narrow your selection down to the pieces that will work the best for you. In your kitchen, for example, you may need two tables or you may that find only one will suffice.

Contemporary furniture can be simple with smooth textures and solid colors. An excellent table choice might consist of a solid glass top with a large, black column as the only support underneath. It is a powerful image without ever using any detailing or extravagant decorations.

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