<p>Yes, when used correctly, the right shades of dramatic colours will make a small room look bigger. What you need to keep in mind is colour theory – dark shades absorb light and make rooms look smaller; light shades do the exact opposite.</p><p>You can also use the same colour theory to create a sense of depth. Paint the wall behind your bed in a dark colour, say navy blue, and paint the other walls off-white. In such a case, go for a semi-gloss paint finish so that it reflects more amount of light.</p>