15 Designer Tips for Living Large in a Small Space

If ample wall or floor space is lacking, use a light fixture as your statement piece. Whether you're turned on by something funky or old-fashioned, the ceiling-mounted fixture won't take up valuable real estate. Bonus: More light brightens up the smallest of spaces.

Space is a resource that can be measured both horizontally and vertically. To make a room with low ceilings feel more spacious, select tables, sofas and chairs that sit low to the ground to achieve a high-ceiling visual effect.

Sectioning off space in your already small home may seem counterintuitive but its a practice in prioritization. If you're willing to forgo some living room space to create a home office, for instance, section it off. DIY a divider with a curtain rod and dreamy drapes, a standing bookcase, or scour flea markets for an antique screen.

If the thought of revealing what's stacked (or stashed, rather!) in your kitchen cabinets completely terrifies you, start with one or two. You may surprise yourself with how much it opens up your space and the motivation it inspires to keep tidy.