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Are you struggling with a small apartment? Are there rooms in your house that you wish to enlarge? If you’re one of the many homeowners who are dealing with small living spaces then there are actually affordable things that you can do to create more space in your rooms. Instead of investing in costly renovation, try these suggestions instead.

One of the factors that can affect a room’s size is the color of the room. To create an illusion of size in a room, be sure to paint the ceiling white to make it look higher. As for the walls, bright colors also work best. However, this doesn’t mean that you should end up with an all-white room. Pale green, light yellow and cream are also great ideas.

It’s a well-known fact that mirrors can also add space to any room so try to put a couple of mirrors in your small area. The mirrors will help the light bounce around the room, creating a brighter and wider ambience. It’s usually best to place mirrors near windows so they can reflect the light coming from outdoors.

Lastly, be sure that the furniture you place in the room is proportionally sized to the room. For instance, chunky sofas and bulky tables might make the room appear more crowded.