10 Colors That Make a Small Room Feel Bigger

Do you have a room in your house that you walk into and it instantly makes you feel claustrophobic? Did you know that the color of paint you chose can enhance the spacious feeling you so desperately want in your home. Below are 10 colors to help you make your space feel bigger… ​

Salty Dog SW 9177

Did you know that Salty Dog has the power to make a statement in a small room. This color pairs very nicely with a brighter toned accent wall. This creates a feeling of openness, since the shade of dark blue distracts the eye from the lack of space.

Earthy Ochre SW 9532

This shade is a warm color that creates a calm feeling when entering a room. When this deep tan color is hit by natural sunlight it increases the dimensions of the room, making the space seem more inviting and pleasing to the eye. ​

Aesthetic White SW 7035

Aesthetic White paint is a light, clean, effortless color. It is a soft off-white color which makes the space more open. It is another color that pairs well with accent walls, especially paired with a more vibrant color. Aesthetic White SW 7035 paired with a vibrant accent wall, would be a great choice for a room you and your family use daily, like your living room!

Pure White SW 7005

Everyone loves a nice crisp white! It has a clean sleek look, and it is another soft color that makes the room feel cozy and comforting.  Pure White goes fantastically with brightly colored home decor. White walls love a great colorful throw pillow, pairing these together bring the room to life. ​

Web Gray SW 7075

Web Gray in a small room makes it feel more modern, whether you have elegant or casual furniture. Dark Gray paint brings a unique twist to the room that differs from your classic white or beige colors. This paint color will give your home an elevated atmosphere to any room it is put in. ​

Sleepy Hollow SW 9145

​Sleepy Hollow is a great choice for a gentle room since it makes your space feel open and light. This color pairs beautifully with a sheer curtain that allows the natural sunlight to shine through. This shade makes a room feel soothing and significantly larger. For example, these colors go great in bedrooms or baby rooms!

Refresh SW 6751

Refresh has become very popular considering it has such a minimalistic vibe. This color pairs with wooden furniture and decor giving the whole room an earthy feel. It sets a mood of relaxation, if decorated with other earthy tones it will make the space feel open and spacious. This is a great color for a mudroom and or a bathroom. ​

Cascade Green SW 0066

Cascade Green is a fantastic vibrant color that pairs great with white to create that open feeling everyone is so desperate for. It is modern and a contemporary color and makes the room more inviting. This color is phenomenal for a  living room or guest room and provides a relaxing feeling that everyone in your home can enjoy. ​

Black Magic SW 6991 

Black Magic is often used in rooms that do NOT have any natural light. It may sound strange to use a shade of black in a room that does not have any light, butOddly enough, a dark charcoal black can make your small space feel less stuffy. When paired with light blues, purples, whites or light greens you will see how much these colors bring a room to life, making a grand space for a room that was once very suffocating. ​

Accessible Beige SW 7036

Accessible Beige is a lighter color  and it offers a mix of both white and tan, which, as we mentioned earlier, do make a room appear bigger. Accessible Beige is both a light, relaxing color that improves the mood of a space but also pairs well with any other hue. Just adding a splash of color can improve the room even more.

Small rooms are hard to go about, but by choosing a color palette and a simple design you can easily make your home feel like your own. Give small rooms an opportunity to show their full potential by giving them some fresh paint.


​If you are unsure what color to use in your small space, give us a call and we can provide a FREE color consultation with any booked job. Contact us to learn more!

Photos via MHM Professional Staging, Maison de Pax, Sherwin-Williams