# How to Make a Vaulted Room Look Bigger by Painting
Small rooms will look bigger if they have vaulted ceilings, but you can further accentuate the look of a small room using paint. Paint will reflect light and give the illusion of space. Try using a semigloss or gloss paint to help reflect light even more. Choose colors that suit the decor and theme of the room but always choose light colors for the purpose of creating a larger space.
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Paint the walls a light base color, such as ivory or soft yellow. The lighter the walls are, the more light is reflected into the room, making it look bigger.
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Add 14-inch-wide stripes to the wall in another light color by measuring the distance between the stripes and applying painter's tape to divide them. Paint the stripes a soft blue or green to complement the base color.
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Paint the ceiling one of the colors used on the wall, such as ivory or soft blue. This makes the ceiling look like it is an extension of the room, making the space look much larger than it actually is.
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