How to use lights to make a small place look bigger

We all know that living in a small place produce the sensation of cramp and cluttered but there are some ways to make it feel more open. Choosing the right lighting is very important to make our home looks a bit bigger. Let's see what options do we have:

Use natural light

Using natural light is always a great way to light our small place: it's free and it creates and airy and warm sensation. You should try to have the bigger number of natural lights sources by keeping windows uncovered, using curtains or blinds.

Use light colours

We can also use lights colours in our walls, floors and ceilings. Colours such as white, cream or pastel colours reflect the light and make a sensation of bigger space. You should try to avoid using dark colours because they can make the space feel smaller and cluttered.

Use mirrors

Using mirrors is also a great idea to make a small place looks bigger. They reflect the light and make an illusion of depth, making the space seem bigger and open. You can put a large mirror on a big wall to reflect a natural light source.

Use accent lighting

Using accent lighting can be a good option to focus the attention to a specific area of the room and create a sensation of depth. You can use track lighting to highlight artwork or a statement piece of furniture, or add under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Conclusion

Light can be a powerful tool in the way to make a small space looks bigger and open. Using natural light sources, light colours, mirrors and accent lighting we can make a sense of depth that is going to make our home a more spacious and warmer one.