MAKE SMALL ROOMS LOOK BIGGER

MAKE SMALL ROOMS LOOK BIGGER

HGTV’s guide to decorating small spaces includes these tips:

Determine your priorities, making rooms fit your needs and lifestyle. If a desk is more important than a dining table, for example, eat at the kitchen counter or coffee table.

Furniture using clear materials such as Lucite and glass give the impression of openness while delivering function.

Lamps placed at different heights brighten small rooms and make them seem larger.

Round tables, rugs and pillows, and chairs and sofas with curves help small rooms feel less boxy.

Floating shelves instead of cabinets add storage but look airy and chic.

For more ideas, visit hgtv.com.