How To: 10 tips on making smaller spaces look and feel larger

1.  Use light colored paints on the walls

2.  Use mirrors to reflect the room. Mirrors open up the area,

place them near a window

if possible to reflect the light.

3.  Fewer furnishings-less is more.  Don't try and cram a full living room set in a tight space.  When your furniture has room to breathe and space around it, it will make the room feel more spread out.  Instead try using one large piece of furniture, like a comfy sofa or chase lounge chair.

4.  Create the illusion of height, whether it's a fun chandelier, a painted or textured ceiling, or a tall piece of furniture.  This will direct attention upward.




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5.  If you have a lot of little accessories, try arranging them by color.  By doing this you will illiminate the feeling of clutter and induce an organized look.



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6.  Use multifunctional furniture and nesting tables.

7.  If possible, let natural light in.



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8. Keep the floor as clean as possible, if you can see the floor the room looks more spacious.  Try creating cabinetry that allows for more of-the-ground space while hiding clutter at the same time.



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9.  Try and pick out a piece of furniture that is the same color as the wall.  Using a monochromatic color scheme will create the feeling of more space.

10.  Using a glass coffee table or a mirrored end table will also create the illusion that there's more space.