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N matter how generous your home’s square footage, chances are, at some point it will seem like the walls are closing in on you. Perhaps you favor bulky bedroom furniture or painted your dining room walls dark maroon on whim. Or maybe your knickknack collection mysteriously multiplied and has taken over your living room– seemingly overnight. Whatever the reason, your rooms appear smaller than they actually are. The good news: You don’t have to take this downsized version of your life lying down. Whether you’re ready to do little remodeling or just want $20 somethingor-other to help visually clear out room, our decorating experts have ten easy tips to help you reclaim your living space.
1. Trick the Senses
for miles,
2. Make a Statement with Paint
7 Sneaky Ways To Make a Small Room Look Bigger
your
squishy spaces to places you’ll love, with seven useful tips.
Kim Fusaro
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designer Kelly Edwards from Style Network’s Tacky House and HGTV’s Design on a Dime Use an oversized mirror to enhance the effect. “Go big or don’t bother!” Says Christine Brun, interior designer and author of Small Space Living See-through furniture, either glass-topped tables or pieces molded from Lucite or acrylic– will also fool the eyes. A trio of acrylic nesting tables ($95; InteriorExpressOutlet.com provides endless surface space without cluttering room visually.
more substantial furniture? Pieces that match your wall color
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Just like pinstripe pants make your legs seem longer, a striped floor will make room appear to go on
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visual space, says Sabrina Soto, one of Target’s Home Style Experts.
lighter your walls, the better” says Soto. While darker paint colors do make room seem cozy, they often give the illusion of less space. The reason: Light colors reflect and multiply light, while dark colors absorb it. To make a room feel airy, Soto sticks with cream, beige, light grayish–blue and lavender. 3. Opt for Storage Furniture “Dual–use furniture creates more room by increasing the function of each space,” says Brun. An entryway bench with storage space Busy-Kids.com($97.97) is the perfect perch for putting on shoes as well as convenient spot to stow the things you usually forget on your way out the door, like reusable grocery bags, and seasonal accessories, such as umbrellas. flip-top ottoman Target.com($79.99) holds the bedding for foldaway couch or out-of-season throws until you need them. 4. Create Unexpected Furniture Arrangements Don’t be afraid to break the rules: Create furniture arrangement that’s “different”. For example, you don’t have to have sofa and love seat in your living room just because everyone else does. Instead, try four comfortable armchairs. In the bedroom, your bed works best when its covering part of window, so be it. “There are no design police waiting to issue you ticket,” promises Brun. An unexpected setup might 25 26 Country Living Fall 2022 Home Design Fall 2022 An entryway storage space is perfect and convenient spot to stow things you usually forget on your way out the door. While darker paint colors do make a room seem cozy, they often give the illusion of less space COU NTRY LIVING HOMES • DECORATING CRAFTS GARDENS FOOD TRAVEL HEALTH OCTOBER 2022 When the temperatures start dropping, there is nothing we’d rather do that curl up near the fire How to install a wood burning stove, anywhere. Cheesy Connection Fall Casseroles For Pure Weeknight-Dinner Comfort• Recipes Style Your Home 30 Pretty Fall Flowers to Add Color to Your Autumn Garden Curl On The Couch Best Fall Books to Put on Your 2022 Must-Read List• Entertainment 10 Stunning Places To Visit with Autumn Beauty Meet Maggie Meaden As she walks you through the process of decorating your family room for fall 7 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR SMALL SPACES LOOK AND FEEL MUCH BIGGER Best Kid Friendly Suppers That Will For Sure Be Polished 50 30 Pretty Fall Flowers to Add Color to Your Autumn Garden 26 80 Gift Ideas for Husbands That Have Everything Already 30 This Beach Bungalow Is Our Summer Dream Home 15 80 Gifts For Teen Girls That They Actually Want 45 Serve Cocktail Packed With Crisp Autumn Flavors 55 TABLE OF CONTENTS Look for light colored storage and small furniture pieces that blend in with your wall color. “There are no design police waiting to issue you a ticket!” An unexpected setup might make your space more useful. 27 Country Living Fall 2022 make your space more useful– perhaps giving you room for dresser or desk that wouldn’t fit in a traditional arrangement. 5. Lighten Up Light colored counter tops in kitchens and bathrooms make surfaces seem more spacious, says Edwards. Even if you’re not ready to revamp whole room, you can redo your counter tops over a weekend. “The darker the tile, the more cramped the surfaces will look,” warns Edwards. On smaller scale, look for light–colored storage pieces that blend in with your existing wall color. white storage bin ContainerStore. com($11.99) tucked in corner, unobtrusively holds clutter. 6. Upgrade Your Lighting Don’t rely on overhead fixtures, which pool light in one spot. Try to have several lighting elements in every room. “They draw the eye around, giving the illusion of more space,” says Edwards. Soto puts soft pink bulbs ($4.99 for 2; LampsPlus. com) in every fixture. “I love the way they warm up room,” she says. To take advantage of natural light during daytime, do away with heavy drapes. 7. Take Advantage of Vertical Space you’re going to splurge, custom built-ins are the way to go, says Brun. Lofty rooms reach their full potential with one-ofa-kind shelving units that reach from floor to ceiling. Custom storage also helps you maximize out-of -the-way nooks, like the area under flight of stairs. Not ready to commit to contractor just yet? Easy-to-install floating shelves ($29.99; ContainerStore.com) hung above bathroom and bedroom doors are great for bulky items, like spare towels and winter sweaters. Kim Fusaro is designer, author and artist. Kim learned his design in University of Chicago Design. He graduated with honors in 2002 and has been designing, writing articles and books since. Kim is currently president of his company, BackSplash Home and Heart Design, located in Manhattan, New York. Learn more on BackSplashHandH.com. For Your Convenience Starting your search may seem overwhelming and daunting. Below are some websites you might want to get started. This will help you have an easy time researching and finding the perfect furniture and stuff your home needs. HGTVDesignonaDime.com SmallSpaceLiving.com InteriorExpressOutlet.com Busy-kids.com TargetHome.com ContainerStore.com LampsPlus.com
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