A bigger statement

A small space doesn't have to mean a cramped space. Instantly transform your room to feel airy and light, with these easy tips and tricks for your home.

Upsize!

Small-scale furniture will only make your bedroom look small. Instead, go for a high bed and a tall headboard. This will give the impression that the room is larger.

Go Sofa-less

Who said that you have to have a sofa? Swap your sofa for a lavish, chic armchair or chaise lounge to create more space.

Make use of the sun

A well-lit room will always create a sense of tranquillity and lightness. Make use of natural lighting rather than artificial lighting and get rid of heavy draperies.

Reflective Drama

Make use of glass or lucite for tabletops and place on top of a sturdy base of wood, stone, or metal. The space around the table will open up the view beyond.

Mirrored Illusions

Mirrored walls, without fail, will always help make a room look and feel larger, creating an overall more open feeling. You could use a large framed mirror on a wall or stand an oversized framed mirror against a wall.

Keep it unfussy

Several smaller pieces will only make your space look small, tight and cluttered, so allow your room to breathe and, instead, use a few large, simple pieces.

Less upholstery is certainly more

Steer away from using bold plaids, prints or stripes. These patterns will only make your space look cluttered and uninviting. Instead use plain coloured upholstery for furniture and stick to neutral tones if you can to give your space a lighter feel.

Airy, light Fabrics will always do the trick

Sheer fabrics enable your space to feel lighter and airy as well as subtly gracing bed skirts, table covers, and furniture slipcovers. Look to simple stripes to keep the space simple and structured.

- Dionna Young writes on Fashion & Culture