diff --git a/res/css/structures/_RoomSearch.scss b/res/css/structures/_RoomSearch.scss
index c33a3c0ff9..7fdafab5a6 100644
--- a/res/css/structures/_RoomSearch.scss
+++ b/res/css/structures/_RoomSearch.scss
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ limitations under the License.
     // keep border thickness consistent to prevent movement
     border: 1px solid transparent;
     height: 28px;
-    padding: 2px;
+    padding: 1px;
 
     // Create a flexbox for the icons (easier to manage)
     display: flex;