Ok so if your room is small and feels kinda tight and cramped… don’t freak out. You don’t need to knock walls down or hire a expensive designer to fix it. Just a few changes can actually make it feel way more open and nicer too.
Here’s some interior design hacks (10 of them lol) that actually help small rooms feel bigger and more usable. Tried some of these myself and ngl they work pretty good.
1. Mirrors = Instant Space
Like fr, mirrors are magic for small spaces. They bounce the light around and makes it seem like there’s more room even if there isn’t. You don’t even need a huge one – even a couple small ones help.
I had a mirror just leaning against the wall and somehow the room felt twice as big (not even kidding).
2. Think Tall Not Wide
If you don’t got space sideways, go up. Tall bookshelves, wall shelves, even hanging plants — all that draws your eyes upwards and makes the room feel less squished.
People forget how much vertical space we’re not using tbh.
3. Light Colors Are Your Friend
Dark paint makes the room look smaller (I learned the hard way ). Go for light colors like white, beige, light grey… even light blue if you wanna be cute.
Also makes it feel cleaner and less claustrophobic, which is a weird word to spell lol.
4. Furniture that Does More Than One Thing
If your bed doesn’t have drawers under it — why not? Storage ottomans, coffee tables with storage, foldable desks — all that stuff helps big time.
Basically the less furniture you need, the better.
5. Declutterrrr (pls)
Yeah yeah, everyone says this. But it’s true. Clutter makes a small room feel even smaller. Get rid of random stuff you don’t use. Or at least hide it in baskets or boxes that look nice.
I swear half of my room felt smaller just cause of piles of clothes and random mugs.
6. Area Rugs Actually Help
Rugs can kinda “split” the room visually. Like put a small rug under your bed or desk and it makes that spot feel like its own little zone.
But don’t do like 3 different rugs unless you want your room to look like a patchwork quilt lol.
7. Hang Curtains Higher Than You Think
Seriously — hang ‘em closer to the ceiling, not just the top of the window. It makes your windows look taller and the whole room too. Learned that from a YouTube vid actually
Also get longer curtains so they reach the floor. Looks fancy for no reason.
8. See-Through Stuff Looks Lighter
Furniture like glass tables or clear chairs don’t block the view so it makes the room feel more open. Even if it’s technically the same amount of stuff.
Not everyone likes the look but it’s defs helpful for small places.
9. Keep It Simple
One or two bold pieces is enough. Don’t overdo it with giant furniture or like 4 pieces of wall art. It starts feeling crowded real fast. Less is more. Except with snacks lol.
Also too many patterns makes things busy. Try to stick to like 1 or 2 patterns max.
10. Layer the Lighting
One overhead light is never enough, and also makes your room feel kinda blah. Add some lamps, fairy lights, maybe even a wall light if you can.
Warm light makes everything feel cozier too, and less like a hospital room.
Final Thoughts
Small rooms can be a pain but they also kinda force you to get creative. These hacks legit help a lot — and most of them don’t even cost that much.
Start with mirrors and decluttering. Then try some taller shelves and better lighting. You’ll see a difference, promise. Just take it step by step and don’t stress too much if it’s not “aesthetic” yet.
You’ll get there. Small room, big vibe.
