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throughout the house and keep it light colored. This serves to extend the visual flow from space to space. The very best option (if you are lucky enough to have it) is hardwood flooring with a light or white-washed finish and a glossy sealer.

Maximize your windows. The brighter a room, the larger it looks. Likewise, by drawing your eye outside, windows make spaces feel bigger. You can maximize the effect of your windows by leaving them uncovered or by using a low-profile treatment like shades or blinds that “disappear” when pulled (especially if they match the walls in color).

Minimize your furnishings. Keep them few, ’small in scale, light in color, and go easy on pattern. Rich texture can provide interest in lieu of pattern. Use glass tables for their “invisible” quality. Place furniture in corners and against walls — never in the center of the room.

Use mirrors. You need not go to the expense of custom mirroring entire walls. Ready-made mirrored closet doors are available quite reasonably. Even a single wall-hung mirror next to the dining table, for example, can make a major difference in a small space.

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