For decades, light neutral shades have been the go-to in small space, but designers swear that going darker in tiny rooms can ...

Only some homes have a grand foyers, great rooms and huge living areas. More often, homes have at least one small gathering room. Homeowners can enjoy smaller spaces and make them look larger with the ...

BUT WHERE will I put it?” you ask yourself as your heart swells with desire for a painting you’re not even sure will squeeze through your front door. And then the chorus of hoary truisms joins in: “It ...

Small spaces in the home offer big design potential, with wallpaper providing an easy way to add visual interest without committing to major renovations.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The powder room is one of the main rooms in your house that guests are likely to visit. So, why not make ...

DOES A SMALL room decorated like a monk’s cell—white walls, sparse furnishings—really seem larger than it would if adorned more luxuriously? No, say design experts. “Fabric, textures—so often people ...

Designing a small space can be challenging, but with the right approach, even the most compact room can be made to feel open, airy and larger than its size. The key is to avoid common design pitfalls ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. We challenge the old rule that small rooms need small furniture. We’ll show you how to use oversized pieces, ...