​12 stylish ways to make your small home seem much bigger

Johannes van Graan Johannes van Graan
AW17 Collection: Brand new squish-machines, cool coffee tables and swish sideboards, Loaf Loaf Modern living room
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It’s no secret that space seems to be getting less and less these days, which, obviously, means our homes are also getting smaller. But wait, does that really have to be a bad thing? Of course not, seeing as you don’t require a lot of space to flaunt a lot of style!

So, with less space and more style in mind, let’s take a look at some tried-and-tested ways in which you can make your small home/flat seem so much bigger – professional interior designers have been following these tips and tricks for who knows how long, and it’s actually easier than you might think…

1. Embrace minimalism and be more selective with your furniture and décor pieces.

2. Paint walls a light colour to make a room seem that much bigger (and softer).

3. Use mirrors to create the illusion of more space. Hang one near the window to let it reflect natural light around the room.

4. Put those walls to good use by hanging floating shelves and racks for storage.

shelves ZERO9 Living room

5. Semi-transparent curtains are great to let in more light and make a room feel more spacious.

6. Separate different areas with a rug, especially if you live in a studio or loft apartment.

7. Double-duty furniture pieces are what you should be buying.

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8. Opt for desks and tables that can be folded away when not being used.

9. A wall-mounted TV doesn’t use any floor space – clever, right?

10. Ditch the coat rack and hang up some wall hooks in your entryway to conjure up more legroom.

11. Glass- and transparent furniture will make a room seem more visually spacious.

12. Wall lighting lets you save up on floor- and table space.

Of course we have more tips, like these 10 ways to get more space without moving house.

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