How To Make A Small Living Room Look Bigger With Mirrors . You can reuse small mirrors with black edges as a room decoration for shabby chic living room like this. Here are a few ideas on how to use mirrors to transform any room in your house: 7 Ways Mirrors Can Make Any Room Look Bigger Sonoma Magazine from www.sonomamag.com Neutral color rugs such as ivory, beige, gray and greige will make your living room appear bigger. Adding mirrors to small interiors gives a cheerful and spacious vibe , and spreads light evenly in an organic fashion. In a room where you are likely to entertain, a larger mirror can increase the atmosphere in the room by giving the illusion of more guests.