Choose white lacquered walls and glossy tiles.

High-shine materials are reflective and will have the same maximizing effect as a mirror, reflecting light and creating a more open area.

Pocket doors with glass panels allow shared light to flow all throughout the area while still separating it. Even better, when not in use, they slip directly into the walls, occupying far less room than swinging doors.

When the room is limited and you don’t want to buy new, heavy furniture, utilize a chair as a coffee table and install sconces to conserve surface area. A vibrant color, such as this turquoise hue, is also a wonderful suggestion for forming a positive atmosphere in a small space.

Breakfast nooks aren’t the only places where little circular tables may be found. Instead of a large dining table, opt for a tiny, circular dining table to save some more room.

With the addition of a day bed, your bedroom will more than double in space. If you don’t have a specific guest room, this may be useful in your living room as well.

Yes, even on the fridge—no, particularly on the fridge and other heavy equipment. You’ll need to adorn everything because there’s little space for accessories and much less room to put in all your favorite objects.

In a tiny living room, the largest space waster is a media console. Mount your TV on the wall or over a fireplace to save up valuable floor space.

This design tip is ideal for anybody whose living room is also their family room, dining room, and/or other rooms. It may be hidden behind a cabinet or disguised as artwork.

Pieces that can perform various functions are essential: Purchase a table that can work as both a desk and a dining table, a deep sofa can double as a guest bed, or boxes that can serve as both a coffee table and extra seating when visitors come over.

Every inch matters in a small house, so make the most of architectural quirks—this way, they’ll become your favorite feature of the room. That radiator next to your window? Invest in a lovely radiator blanket and make a cushion to use as a window corner to read and relax in.

Mirrors are the oldest design trick in the book, and they will make your area appear larger, lighter, and airier. And a fun asymmetrical one like this one adds a lot of character without taking up a lot of room.

Don’t give up on making your kitchen practical if it lacks an island and a living space separate from the kitchen. Choose a tall wooden table that can be used as a two-top dinner table as well as extra counter space for cookery.

Calm, even-toned rooms deceive the eye into believing they are larger than they are. Make sure to use a range of textures to keep the room from becoming boring.

Do you think you don’t have enough space for a workplace? Think again. A wall-mounted desk takes up far less space, and you can even add shelves above it for even more storage capacity.

Use hanging or high-mounted components to fill the often-underutilized space between the tops of furniture and the ceiling of a room. Take bookshelves and shelves all the way to the ceiling—it will make the area feel bigger.