Making small spaces look largerPale colors tend to recede visually (move away from you), so the lighter the color you choose for your walls and your floor, the larger your space will appear.
Cool colors such as blues, greens and purples also appear to recede, making small spaces visually appear more open and spacious.
Shiny surfaces can help you expand space even more, which is definitely something to remember when selecting paint sheens.
Deep, dark colors appear to visually advance (move towards you) so they're the choice if you need to reduce the sense of space in one, several or all directions.
Warm colors such as reds, oranges, and yellows also appear to advance, making large spaces painted in these types of hues appear more warm and cozy.
Soft, non-reflective colors also diminish the sense of space, so choose matte sheens for the walls of an over-large room.
Patterns are a wild card
Patterns with a strong directional feel (stripes, for example) can also help to visually expand your space.
Vertical stripes tend to make rooms seem taller, while horizontal stripes make rooms appear longer.
On the other hand, small dense patterns (especially in dark colors) can make a room feel smaller.
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