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How do you make a small room feel bigger?

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Kathryn Cherne is an Interior Designer and the Co-Founder of Design Inside, an interior design firm in Chicago, Illinois. With over 15 years of experience, Kathryn specializes in designing, remodeling, and decorating spaces. Kathryn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the Harrington College of Design. Kathryn uses her background in Psychology and Interior Design to ensure her design spaces are unique, beautiful, and functional.

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The two tricks are to take advantage of mirrors and legs. Put mirrors perpendicular to windows, and it fools the eye into thinking the space dissolves and has more windows. Use taller legs on your furniture, and instead of using a bedskirt or skirt on your sofa, let air flow through.

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How do I do a counter table?

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You can take a large cardboard box, measure how much space you need cut out to fit a chair, and cut the box.

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How big does the space need to be?

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It really does not matter what size your bedroom is. What I did is use a corner for a dining area. All I needed was a big cardboard box and a few used chairs. If your room is small, then you might have to get a little creative, but there are many ways to arrange even the smallest space.

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I feel like I don't have enough space to put everything in my room! What do I do?

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You will have to leave some things out. Only keep the items that you really like and are important to you. Also, use furniture and decor that doubles as storage.

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How do you make it look like a hotel?

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Keep it very clean, tidy, and uncluttered. Keep your phone on the table by the bed. Stick to neutral colors for the walls and carpet, and if you hang any art, opt for still-life paintings or landscapes.

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How big should the bedroom be?

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The size of the room isn't really important in this case.

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I have a very small room and I can touch the ceiling if i am on my tippy toes and I am only 10. What do I do?

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Brighter colors make your room seem bigger than it is. Try to avoid cluttering your room too, so it feels spacious.

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What can I use as a stool but it has to be small?

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You might find a stiff straw basket with a lid. These are sold for storage, seating, and foot stools. Save up money, and look for sales.

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What if you don't have a sofa and can't fit one?

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Add a few chairs or some beanbags. You can also put a small, but high mattress to make it look like a couch.

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