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Living in a space with limited square footage does not have to feel small. From furniture choices to d\u00e9cor decisions, there are many ways to make a small room feel big.\u00a0Thanks to expert Kara Raney, project manager at\u00a0Sherman Residential, here are a few ways to make a small space feel large<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your space light and bright is a way to make it feel bigger without purchasing furniture. Mirrors help by tricking the eye to make your room appear more prominent in the correct lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cUse of color can absolutely help with your space,\u201d Raney said. \u201cIt either brings things toward you or pulls away from you. It can make a space look larger, shorter, or taller.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While fun and exciting, excess d\u00e9cor can make a room appear smaller. Maintaining clear walkways throughout your space makes it more comfortable and can have a relaxing effect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA cluttered space can make the room look smaller,\u201d Raney said. \u201cAllowing those rooms not to be oversaturated with furniture or oversaturated with d\u00e9cor helps in the long run.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking up proper sizing guides online for your space can help ensure your d\u00e9cor and furniture fit correctly. Websites and apps like Pinterest have an assortment of helpful resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf we\u2019re looking at a small living room, a lot of the time the tendency is to go toward, \u2018I\u2019m going with a tiny area rug to save money and space,\u2019 but then it makes everything<\/em> look smaller,\u201d Raney said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiuse furniture can open up a room by saving space and eliminating the need for storage boxes or other pieces. Popular multiuse furniture includes sleeper sofas, bed frames with drawers built underneath, desks that double as nightstands, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOne we\u2019ve used a lot in our models is stools that fit under the counter when not in use to help open up your walkways during the day or when you don\u2019t need those items,\u201d Raney said. \u201cMany of those multiuse pieces can help out, especially anywhere you can utilize storage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IKEA and Wayfair are great places to find affordable multiuse furniture options and d\u00e9cor. 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