Just because you’ve got a small bedroom doesn’t mean you can’t give it a big design. But first, you’re going to have to maximize every tiny bit of space you have in every way you can. Then make careful decisions on basic design elements such as color and lighting. Yes, both of these and more can spell a lot of difference in the perspective of space.

It’s essential that a small area cramped with many things looks even smaller. That means if you want to increase the visual space of your room, you should make it a point to keep everything in order. Properly designated storage areas will be essential in enlarging your space. For example, built in cabinets will work great as compared to cupboards. Mirrors are also your best friends when it comes making space look bigger. If you get at least two large ones for at least two walls in your room, you’ll be amazed at the difference. Not only do mirrors put in space. They create deepness as well.

The color that works for you will be light ones. You can use the earth tones or pastels. Anything should work as long as it’s light. Of course, it’s given that the color matches your bedroom furniture and other decoration. Dark colors have a tendency to pull everything into the middle, thus, making the room look even smaller. Dark blues and maroons are, by no means, what you need if an illusion of space is what you want.

Lighting is one more key element that you’ll want to be careful with. Definitely, go for soft and mild lighting. Putting a bulb close to your bed also makes the room look wider. Dimmers shouldn’t be a problem. Get wall-mounted lamps, though, and not stand alone lamps (for obvious reasons.)

Getting the right bed is also important. A platform bed should work for you. Because they’re low-set, they reduce the space they consume, thus, giving you an impression of more a wider area. And they provide inbuilt storage advantage. Again, that’s great opportunity to cut back on space. Plain beddings also help to maximize the look of the room compared to those with large or heavy prints. The same principle holds for curtains and other draperies.

Nightstands, armoires, and other bedroom furniture that are slim also tend to increase the perception of space in a room compared to bulky pieces. And you’ll do well avoiding ceiling cabinets because they do make a room look smaller.