here are a few tips:
- Paint color. Open-plan rooms appear larger when painted a single color.
- Window treatments. Rather than heavy curtains or drapes, consider plain linen or sheer panels
in a color close to that of the walls.
- Flooring. Too many area rugs tend to break up the floor space. Bare can be beautiful.
- Unclutter. Only furniture on the floor---no treadmills or stacks of magazines.
- Seating. Armless chairs offer streamlined seating, likewise a pair of ottomans kept under a
coffee table.
-Storage. Baskets and trunks under leggy tables provide interest as well as storage.
-Beds. Leave off the footboard; it occupies a lot of space visually.
-Lighting. Recessed and track lights add to the sense of space, while chandeliers and ceiling fans
cut into space.
-Walls. Resist the urge to hang too much art, and leave one wall bare in each room to allow the
eye to rest.
More downsizing ideas from Lauri Ward can be found in "Downsizing Your Home with Style:
Living Well in a Smaller Space".
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