5 Great Techniques to Make Your Bedroom Look Bigger

Use Small Furniture

• Oversize furniture not only decreases the amount of space in your bedroom, it also makes the room look disproportionate. Go with a smaller scaled furniture to make navigation easier and to accommodate all the necessary pieces you need for your bedroom. Instead of having a dresser or wardrobe closet in the room, consider outfitting your closet with storage to fit more clothing. Even going down one size in your mattress, from a king to a queen for example, can free up space for much needed end tables or to provide easier access to the bed.

Limit the Accessories

• Too many accessories makes a room look busy and unorganized. Get rid of the clutter to free up space and to make a bedroom look cleaner. A few well placed accessories can have a stronger impact on a room than one that is overloaded with knickknacks. Replace over sized lamps or giant pillows as large accessories might overwhelm the room and take away from a spacious feel. Instead of using a thick or puffy comforter, use a thinner quilt. Use a couple of smaller accent pillows that matches your decor instead of a larger quantity of pillows that can overwhelm your room/

Let in Light

• Dark spaces make bedrooms look brooding and small. Encourage the feeling of space by letting in natural. Avoid using heavy draperies; opt for simple sheers or a transparent valance. If you need darkness in your room when you sleep, consider investing in some blinds that block out unwanted light. Use multiple sources of indirect lighting to give a bedroom a well lit glow. Opt for halogen light-bulbs as opposed to fluorescent lighting as these mimic the hue of natural light and create soft shadows.

Paint the Walls

• You don't need to keep walls stark white to make a bedroom feel spacious. Warmer hues like ivory, light taupe, pale yellow or a pastel blue lends a hint of color without closing in the bedroom. If you are set on a bold color, consider painting a single wall as a signature statement. Keep the rest of the bedroom furniture light, both in style and in color, to avoid dominating the room. Or paint the walls with a pale color and use bedding and accessories to bring out the bold color you love.

Go Modern

• Sleek and molded furniture demonstrates efficiency and simplicity. Make your bedroom instantly bigger by updating your furniture with a more contemporary design. A bed frame without a head or foot board creates more space than a traditional framed design. Glass tables or shelving makes things look more open than heavy, opaque pieces. Chairs and tables with a simple design provides functionality, but does not add to bulk.