Small Spaces
Making a Small Room Feel More Open
A compact room does not have to feel small. A few careful decisions can change how a space reads.
AQVERON Studio
5 min read
Small rooms often feel cramped because of clutter and visual noise, not size alone. Reducing both is the quickest way to make a space feel more open.
Keep surfaces continuous
Running the same flooring through adjoining rooms, or matching wall and joinery colours, helps the eye travel further and makes boundaries less obvious.
Build in storage
Fitted storage that runs floor to ceiling holds more and looks calmer than several freestanding pieces. Handleless fronts keep the effect quiet.
Choose furniture with legs
Pieces that sit off the floor let light pass underneath and show more floor area, which makes a room feel larger.
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