Whether your ceilings are low or high, your space is small or spacious, it is important to select furniture that is the appropriate size and scale.
When it comes to furnishing a space, so often one is focused on style and color. But other important aspects needed for a successful space such as size and scale should also play a role.

Why are size and scale important?
Often, furniture selections are made for aesthetic reasons as opposed to considering the critical aspect of how the furniture will “feel” in the space.
In spaces that are large and cavernous, oversized pieces will likely be successful, as large furniture selections are essentially needed to help “fill” the room. In general, if your space is oversized, choose pieces that are heavier in nature to help add weight to the room. Selections such as wood and upholstered furniture will be more inviting than transparent surfaces such as glass.
Conversely, if you have a small space, you will need to add a sense of spaciousness so the space doesn’t feel closed in. Look for furniture selections that are smaller in scale so that the space doesn’t feel overstuffed.
When looking to select furniture of the appropriate size and scale, here are some Design Recipes do’s and don’ts:

Do’s
Do select furniture that is low in profile if you have low ceilings. Tall pieces will close the room in and make the ceilings feel even lower.
Do use light colors vs. darker tones in small spaces, as lighter colors open a space.