Have a small space that you want to soar? Paint is the best trick for making the four walls of your room seem to expand outwards, and these 12 designer-approved colors will make any room look bigger.

One thing’s for sure, you shouldn’t feel pressured to limit yourself to “conventional” children’s colors. From a stylish and practical black-and-white color scheme to a set of soothing tones guaranteed to keep you and your little one happy and calm, there are so many different ways to go.

You can select paint colors that work for you—ones that make it more likely you'll achieve your goals and live a pleasant life as you do so.