How to Make a Small Bedroom Feel Bigger Small bedrooms can still feel spacious — it’s all about using a few smart design tricks that visually expand the room. 1. Start with an oversized rug Even in a small bedroom, a larger rug actually makes the space feel bigger. It extends the visual footprint of the room and pulls the eye outward, which creates the illusion of more floor space. 2. Choose larger nightstands Skip the tiny bedside tables. I love using three-drawer dressers as nightstands — they add storage and create beautiful symmetry on both sides of the bed, which instantly makes the room feel more intentional and balanced. 3. Add mirrors beside the bed Mirrors are one of the easiest ways to open up a space. Placing them near the nightstands reflects light around the room and helps brighten darker corners. 4. Go for oversized table lamps If there’s one thing I’d upgrade, it’s this. Larger lamps add height, presence, and soft ambient lighting, which makes the room feel airy instead of cramped. 5. Hang curtains at the ceiling Mounting curtains at ceiling height draws the eye upward and instantly makes the ceilings feel taller. For an extra vertical moment, add a tall olive tree in the corner to bring even more height into the space. LTKHome