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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

How can you make a room look wider? 10 designer tips to 'expand' your space with color, layout and decor

A living room with floor-to-ceiling white bookshelves behind two rattan wicker arm chairs with green cushions. .

Whether you're stuck with an awkwardly shaped room or trying to make the most out of a rather narrow pass-through space, there are several ways to visually expand a room without compromising its style.

Much like when tackling any small room, the careful balance of pattern, scale, layout, and color will ensure that a cramped or tight space feels and looks wider and more welcoming. Where you can't physically create more space, you can consider making decorative changes to make the room feel spatially larger and more open.

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