Best Paint Colors for Small Rooms

What color do I select for my small room to appear large?

Well if you have been searching answers for this question, I'm sure most of the answers you received would recommend 'white' as the only option. But, trust me - an all white color palette or for that reason a room with less furniture is not going to look larger all the time. This is a common misconception of small-space design which almost all of the inexperienced designers have in their minds. However, carefully arranged furniture and colors chosen can make the room look much bigger and way beyond its diminutive size. Here are the tips and tricks to select the best paint colors for small rooms.

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Rule number one for coloring a small space - There are no rules, REALLY. If you want your flat to look soothing and appealing, you should never go with the rules set by others, rather collect some tips and tricks & you are good to go.

Tip 1: Select Sharp Colors
One of the most effective ways to expand the existing space is by choosing clear colors. Choose a palette of sharp and vibrant colors rather than the duller ones. Combinations of colors that have negative space between them will enhance the openness and clarity of the space.

Tip 2: Connect spaces with different color shades
It is one of the best and mostly unexplored way to select different shades to unite the spaces. Just as various colors divide and differentiate your apartment, different shades of a single color can re-unite the empty spaces of the rooms.

Tip 3: Stretch with Stripes
Stripes always add a feel of increased dimension in their direction of travel. That said, vertical lines make the room taller and horizontal stripes make the room look wider than usual. But make sure you do not use both of them together as they will look clumsy and destroy the entire appearance of the room.

Tip 4:Create a Contrasting Wall
There are huge debates over the idea of painting a single wall in an altogether different color or a color deeper than the others in the room. But the practical tests suggest the positive impact this idea has upon the appearance of the room. It can add wonderful effect to the small spaces. Designers now-a-days have been stating this line - "Do not be afraid to use bold colors - Many a times, a darker color on one of the walls can push the wall further away and make the space look larger than before.

Bonus Tip: Don't forget the Black
Add an object that is black to the room and observe the difference for yourself. This helps in grounding the space and clarify the remaining colors.