One of the most popular questions ever asked to interior designers is about how do you make your small space seem larger.
Since we know there is no magic pill for this, there are tricks designers use.
You can use them, too.

1. Select lighter COOL color paint for your walls.
   Please don't go all white.
   You can use colors, just lighter ones.
   
2. Use mirrors to reflect light.
   Usually opposite windows.
   
3. Light your space correctly.
   
4. Furniture with clean lines.
   
5. No clutter.
   That's right, I'm talking to you, Mrs.
   Hoarder.
   
6. Select visually lighter draperies, including sheers.
   
7. Sofas with exposed legs.
   Skirts make sofas appear heavier and bulkier.
   
8. Less bulky table and floor lamps.
   You could free up valuable floor space with sconces.
   
9. Go Up.
   If you're lacking storage space, go up the wall instead of in to your space.
   
10. Multi-purpose furniture means less of a need for furniture you don't have room for.
    
11. Wall mount night stands.
    
12. Let natural light in when you can.
    
13. Glass top tables.
    
14. Lighter colored finishes on your casegoods.
    
15. Consider a sofa and two chairs instead of a sofa and loveseat.
    
16. Make the traffic pattern accessible.
    In other words, don't trip people with your furniture.
    
17. Add draperies to the outer edges of the window to expand the width of the window.
    Hang curtains closer to the ceiling for added height.
    
18. Buy sparkly accessories.
    The more light you can reflect, the better.
    
19. Patterns should be kept as simple as possible.
    Busy patterns can sometimes make the eye feel that the space is cluttered.
    
20. Use vertical striped wall paper.
    Makes your room feel taller.
    
21. A monochromatic color scheme (colors all in the same family i.
    e.
    all light blues).
    
22. Add a mirror to the top of a dresser.
    
23. Use fewer larger pieces than lots of small ones.
    
24. One accent wall painted a dark color is allowed because it can help anchor, define and add scale to your room.
    
25. Low profile furniture can help your low height ceiling space feel larger.
    
26. Use less larger accessories instead of many small accessories.
    
27. Leave your walls less cluttered.
    
28. Frame artwork in lighter frames to keep the eye moving.
    
29. If you're into it, try wicker furniture.
    
30. Use lighter flooring whether is be lighter carpet, light tile or light woods.
    

There should be enough tips here that you should be able to find quite a few to help your small space.
Try different things and you will have that light and airy space you've been dreaming of.