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Livingetc
Raluca Racasan

3 genius tricks designers use that might seem counter-intuitive, but can actually make your room look bigger

Large scale white and blue wallpaper and four poster bed

When it comes to making a space feel bigger you might be thinking of lighter colors, smaller furniture, and mirrors to reflect the light. But expert interior designers have a few more surprising tricks up their sleeves if you need advice on how to make a small room look bigger. 

I asked a few designers for their most unexpected hacks for decorating small spaces, and they let me in on a few room-expanding interior design secrets you probably won’t have thought of - after all, they do sound a bit counterintuitive. Read on to find out what they are and how they work. 

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