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Oonagh Turner

8 Things People With Small Homes Invest Their Time and Money into to Make Them Work Better

A small living room with neutral palette.

When space is at a premium, honing your organizational techniques is key to keeping control of the clutter. Instead of your small space feeling cramped and claustrophobic, your pokey rooms hold the potential to feel elevated, airy, and easy to navigate on a day-to-day basis.

Some simple design ideas can help your space look and feel bigger. 'Make it light and airy with a neutral palette,' suggests Artem Kropovinsky of Arsight, an interior design studio based in New York. 'Or add mirrors that work wonders, reflecting light and giving the impression of space making areas seem more spacious.' But organization takes your room to another level altogether. To maximize every inch, the designers agree that it comes down to storage, decluttering, and thinking outside of the box with clever, multifunctional furniture. Here are our 8 favorite tips from the experts.

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