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1. Use mirrors to make small spaces feel more open and brighter. Put one near the window so it can reflect natural light into the room!
Here are some suggestions.
Here are some suggestions.
2. Let in natural light with semi-transparent drapes. It makes a room feel instantly more spacious.
Here are some suggestions.
Here are some suggestions.
3. Declutter with storage furniture. The more stuff you put away, the more actual space you'll have to move around in.
4. Consider a loft bed if you have high ceilings. You can use the extra square footage underneath it for a mini entertainment center.
5. Install desks and tables that can be folded away when not in use.
6. Mount your TV so you won't need a stand for it.
Here are some suggestions.
Here are some suggestions.
7. Embrace minimalism, which basically means being more selective with furniture and decor items.
Your home should still reflect your taste, but don't over-decorate.
Here are some suggestions.
Your home should still reflect your taste, but don't over-decorate.
Here are some suggestions.
8. Make space in the entryway with hooks (instead using of a coat rack or a small table). Think of the legroom!
Here are some suggestions.
9. Utilize your walls for storage by installing shelves and racks.
10. Separate areas with a rug, especially if you live in a studio or loft apartment.
Having defined areas (for living, sleeping, working, etc.) makes a space seem larger than it is.
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Having defined areas (for living, sleeping, working, etc.) makes a space seem larger than it is.
Here are some suggestions.
11. Or, use a room divider. It'll give your abode the separation it needs without making the space feel closed off.
12. Paint the walls white (or a light color) to create the illusion of spaciousness.
13. And if you do decide to go with a bright wall, keep the decor monochrome.
14. Choose multifunctional furniture. You'll need fewer pieces if each one can pull double duty.
15. Maximize closet space with a proper organizing system.
If you can fit all your clothing into the closet, you won't need a dresser.
Here are some suggestions.
If you can fit all your clothing into the closet, you won't need a dresser.
Here are some suggestions.
16. Opt for a few pieces of acrylic furniture. It is ~clearly~ the right thing to do.
17. Set aside some open space in the room — resist the urge to fill up all your floor space!
18. Keep furniture lower on the ground if you have low ceilings.
Instead of going for a traditional arm chair, consider a couple of floor lounge chairs or large cushions.
Here are some suggestions.
Instead of going for a traditional arm chair, consider a couple of floor lounge chairs or large cushions.
Here are some suggestions.
19. Stick to light colors when it comes to large furniture pieces.
A lot of dark furniture pieces can make a small space feel crowded. However, you can still use smaller items in dark colors as accents.
Here are some suggestions.
A lot of dark furniture pieces can make a small space feel crowded. However, you can still use smaller items in dark colors as accents.
Here are some suggestions.
20. Install lighting on the wall to save floor and table space.
You can get pretty creative with lighting options.
Here are some suggestions.
21. Decorate the walls with a large print or two.
A large art piece gives the room a focal point, which makes it look bigger.
Here are some suggestions.
A large art piece gives the room a focal point, which makes it look bigger.
Here are some suggestions.
22. Consolidate your kitchen with multipurpose appliances. Why have ten items when you can do everything with one?
This Instant Pot has seven uses: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker, and warmer. (On another note, here's an interesting article about how many kitchen items can be replaced by one stand mixer.)
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This Instant Pot has seven uses: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker, and warmer. (On another note, here's an interesting article about how many kitchen items can be replaced by one stand mixer.)
Here are some suggestions.
24. Give preference to low profile pieces that won't protrude awkwardly from the wall.
Here are some suggestions.
You'll clear out enough space to finally do this:
