Does Carpet Make a Room Look Smaller? #expertadvice

Question:
Does carpet make a room look smaller?
 
Answer:
No, carpet itself doesn't make a room look smaller. The thing you’d want to consider would be your carpet color selection.  White and cool colors create an effect of vastness, making a room look larger. Another thing you may want to consider is your choice of paint.  Choose a color for the trim and baseboards that is lighter than the walls as this creates the optical illusion that the walls are set back further making the room look even larger.