When live in a small home, you find it difficult to fit in everything. Making a small room functional and looks good is a big challenge. You will need to be resourceful or even play some tricks to make a small space feel bigger. We come up with a few smart and clever solutions if you want to get more out of a tiny room.

Incorporate Lighting and Reflective Materials

More lights will make your home feel airier. Take advantage of the lights you already have in your room and add more to create a spacious feeling. Besides the natural light sources, you can incorporate a good lighting system to make the room lighter and feel larger. Consider ceiling lights which can allow the lights more evenly distributed around the room, instead of using wall or floor lamps. Mirror is one of the simplest and low budget ideas to create the illusion of a larger space. Install the mirrors near the lighting sources especially the windows to reflect the natural light into the room. You may opt for white lacquered walls that will make the room look brighter. The use of high-shine materials like glossy tiles can create the same effect as they can reflect light.

Opt for Built-in and Fold Out Furniture

Good storage is the key for a small home. Built-in furniture that is tailor made for your space enables you to make good use of every available nook like a corner or high ceiling. Built-in furniture maximizes your storage and thus increases the space for other purposes. When space is limited, select furniture that can be folded up when not in use is essential. An extendable dining table provides easy transformation and adds flexibility to a small home. Search for seating that are compact and can fold up so you can store it when the guests aren’t here. Furniture that can serve multiple purposes is vital in a minimal space: choose a sofa bed that functions as a sofa and a guest bed, or a piece that serves as a coffee table and a seat.

Make Every Space Count

Every single inch counts in a small home, so make sure to take full advantage of architectural quirk like window sills or a balcony. Make good use of the window sill area to transform it into a writing desk or a sofa seat. A window sill can provide extra functions when there's no room for an extra desk or sofa. Add a table top or a cushion on the window sill so you can use it to read or relax. A balcony can add extra storage space to a small home.