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Color coding items in your tiny space streamlines the overall look and adds some personality.
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It's the easiest way to be intentional with every square inch you have.
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The color of your furniture can also help stretch your space.
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Acrylic and glass items don't take up any visual residency, so the things on them can take center stage.
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If you feel like painting, using a bright, bold color is a big statement way to visually expand the space.
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It impedes your eyes from registering the room's actual dimension...aka it seems much bigger.
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A tonal color scheme has a cool and sophisticated look that flows together seamlessly.
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Especially for small rooms lacking any interesting architecture, gray walls can add a layer of elegance.
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Try balancing the look with pops of bright color or white linens to keep it from getting too dark and closed in.
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And like gray, they vamp up the elegant feel.
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If you want to save money on paint, or aren't allowed to paint because you're renting, all white makes rooms feel open and airy.
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The lack of color reflects the light and will make your small space open up.
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But no matter what bold color you're using (or not using), don't forget to add black.
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Black items will ground a small space and make the other colors in the room appear crisp and clear.
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Similar to stripes on your clothes, vertical stripes will elongate a room.
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You can widen a room with a pop of color in an unexpected place.
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Or, if you're sharing your small space with a partner, mixing unexpected prints.
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As long as you're connecting the prints to other items in the room, it will feel cohesive, not random.
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And, if your tiny room is lacking natural light, yellow is an easy way to add some sunshine.
Still not sure what color will be right for your pad? Take this fun quiz and find out!
