We’ve all heard, “Mirrors can make a small room look larger.” Is it true?

With color, furniture arranging, and interesting lighting, your space can take on a whole new look.

See if some of our tips will work for you.

• Chooser Soft, Light Hues
  Whereas dark, warm colors make a space feel cozy and intimate, light, cool colors make a space feel open and airy. For optimum effect, select soft tones of blues and greens.
• Use a Monochromatic Color Scheme
  Choose colors that are in the same color family and use tone-on-tone woven upholstery fabrics, textured wall finishes, delicate tonal drapery fabrics. Cool colors and delicate warm colors on most surfaces give the room a more open look.
• Coordinate Wall and Furniture Colors
  Contrasting colors tend to break up a space. Pieces of furniture are less interrupting and tend to blend with the space if they’re colored to match the wall color.
• Let in the Light
  Any room will look larger if it’s well-lit, either by natural light or artificial lighting. Get rid of heavy draperies and open up the windows to let the light of the outdoors into the space. Add more lamps or install track lighting or recessed lighting.

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