I’m an interior design expert – make your bedroom look bigger with the right decor and save on bedding

YOU don’t have to invest in a huge house to have a luxurious, spa-like place to relax.

Instead, make a cramped bedroom look bigger with design tips from interior experts.

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The home pros at Instrument know Choosing the right decor can be visually enhanced your bedroom.

“Although it does not seem possible to create space without construction work, this is not true,” the experts explained.

In fact, they said, “Sometimes the difference between a claustrophobic room and a gorgeous master bedroom can be as simple as a coat of paint and a few furniture swaps.”

Start with the paint and remove any dark colors on the wall or ceiling that might absorb the light.

Instead, choose a lighter color or wallpaper that reflects the light and makes the room appear larger than it is.

While thinking “reflection,” start shopping for mirrors, which can also help make a room appear larger.

“A horizontal mirror above the bed or a vertical one on the back of a door are some perfect ways to expand the space,” the pros said.

Using a mirror instead of a headboard does double duty. Headboards take up wall space but don’t do much to make a room appear larger.

Instead, position floating shelves above your bed, which “opens up” the area and also keeps clutter to a minimum.

If you’re unsure whether shelves will go well with your existing decor, “matching the shelf color to the wall color can help soften the aesthetic,” the experts said.

Think strategically about which pieces of furniture you want to keep. If possible, ditch floor and table lamps in favor of ceiling lights that provide more light and take up less space.

Remember that every little bit creates more space on your floor, so get creative.

“Try switching from two bedside tables to one, or try moving the desk to a different location in the house,” the experts said.

And make sure the furniture you store is unobtrusive. “The lower the furniture in the bedroom, the more headroom there is, giving the illusion of higher ceilings,” say the experts.

This is also why you don’t want a high pile of pillows on the bed.

Streamline your collection of bed pillows and decorative throws that create the illusion of space, the pros advise.

Also, when choosing sheets and duvets, stick to solid color bedding. “Large quilts, blankets, patterned sheets and throws can make a bedroom look too busy and visually cluttered,” warn the experts.

Your bed should be as simple as possible, from the fitted sheet to the duvet.

“Keep sheets in a minimalist style and make sure they fit snugly,” the interior experts recommended. “It gives the space a fresh and open feel.”