It goes without saying that people prefer to get more for their money, more food, groceries, space, whatever.If you own a property that is on the small side this could be affecting your chances of getting your asking price.To be more specific if you are trying to sell a smaller property and the rooms actually look small it will be harder to get what you want out of the deal.

Here are a few tips to make those small rooms you have look bigger and more appealing to buyers.

1.Use Mirrors.Mirrors are an inexpensive way to “double” the size of any room.They come in all shapes and sizes and not only will they make a room look bigger they also make it look brighter.There have been some wonderful things achieved with large mirrors being placed on the wall opposite a sliding door that leads out to the garden.The mirror reflects the garden bringing it into the home creating a wonderful effect.

2.Keep it simple.Don’t allow a small room to appear cluttered, remove excessive ornaments or furnishings. If you let the room look busy people will think it’s bursting at the seams even though they only register a bed and a dressing table in the room.

3.Use lighter colours on your walls.This is to allow the room to appear as bright as possible.If you are a fan of blue or green go for it! Just don’t paint the entire room dark Hunters Green.Select a lighter shade of your favourite colour for the whole wall and use the darker shades to highlight certain aspects in the room, like the decorative trim.

4.Don’t use chunky overstuffed furnishings.These may be comfortable but they immediately draw attention to themselves and prevent the viewer from seeing the rest of the room.Use slimmer pieces that incorporate negative space into the design, like a chair with wooden slats for a backrest.This type of design makes it look as though there is more space in the room.

Smaller spaces make many people feel confined and uncomfortable, they may think you have overpriced your property, even if you have the square meters, simply because you didn’t pack away your collection of beer mugs with faces.