Small-Space Tricks: 11 Tips for Making Any Space Look Bigger

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The key to successful small-space living is tricking the eye into perceiving more space by employing three simple concepts: scale, light, and movement—plus these tips.

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2. Show a little leg with lithe furniture. Photograph by Matthew Williams from Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home

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5. Paint the whole space white. Photograph courtesy of Space Exploration

6. Emphasize the vertical. Photograph courtesy of Anna de Leeuw

7. Use breezy fabrics. Photograph courtesy of Studio Oink

Expert Advice: 11 Tips for Making a Room Look Bigger For many more tips, see the full story on Remodelista: