[header] How to make a small home look bigger using the right colors [title] Make the most of whites. [step] The best color for opening up a room is bright white, so try painting this on all the walls. Neutral colors such as this give the impression that the walls are further away than they actually are. 
[substeps] If you want the room to be slightly warmer, try adding a few tints of your favorite color. If so much white really isn't your thing, there are similar alternatives such as beige or light gray, which also work well.