Do the walls of your cozy hideaway feel like they’re closing in on you? If so, there are a lot of ways to make a small room look and feel more spacious.
Whether it’s choosing the right furniture, or simply the right color scheme, here’s how to expand your living space.

Get round or oval tables. – They will provide more room for moving around in; they simply don’t take up as much space.
Choose wallpaper with small patterns. – This will hide any corners and make the room appear much bigger.
Hang a landscape picture on the wall. – For best results, choose scenes that depict distance. It will add instant depth to the room.
Paint your furniture the same color as the walls. – The furniture will blend quite nicely into the background and create the feeling of more space.
Use an armless upholstered chair. – They take up less room and are very comfortable.

Here are additional tips from home decor expert Tina Martin:

“To expand your bedroom space, center the bed against a wall, not a corner (besides taking up more space, the room will be off balance). Trust me, it won’t look right.”

“Any artwork should be casual and set a relaxing atomsphere. An arrangement of small pictures or one big picture over the bed (preferably a long horizontal scenic piece) is ideal-the room will not only feel larger; sometimes just looking at a relaxing scene can often put you in a peaceful, restful mood.”

“And make use of natural sunlight; go for window treatments that will let in lots of sunshine. Soft, white  curtain sheers are just the thing (make sure there’s a lining on them to still maintain your privacy).”