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Residing in homes that are smaller, fits well in the affordability quotient. But after inhabiting the space for a while, it trammels one with several obstacles making the wall appear to be closing in. Don’t you get displeased when you see the space around you getting over- cramped? Doesn’t the clutter make you fuss about your daily tasks and impede your productivity? 

Whether you live in a small flat or a studio apartment and want to hack your way into a visually large appearing space, follow the steps to accentuate the ambience of your home. 


1. Identifying the right color scheme



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The choice of color or texture of the walls can inaugurate several emotions and stimuli. A sense of cohesiveness is comprehended to create an illusion of larger spaces within a small square footage of area. Primarily plumping for muted monotones is a way to reflect in an ample amount of bright natural light and set a clean and calmer aura in the home. You can also apply a similar color scheme to the furniture. Opting for furniture in a similar genre will work wonders. If you desire to add cheerful colors, you can do so by incorporating swatches of colorful cushions, ottomans, or even wall frames.


2. Versatile and floating furniture



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While choosing the furniture for your home, the key is to pick proportionately sized and to-scale furniture. Opt for minimal and sleek-looking furniture that will consume a restricted footprint, and will give a more free and open carpet area to mingle around. Choose floating or mounted furniture that hangs by the walls and will not take up all that precious floor space. At the same time find pieces that will swap out the sturdy and bulky sofas for a convertible bed cum sofa. Or install stowable study/work tables that can be panned out to function as dining tables or tucked aside when not required to ensure the multifunctionality of the furniture. The use of ottomans as a coffee table also saves up some extra floor space.  


3. Mirroring up the space for creating an illusion



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A mirror reflects the maximum amount of daylight into the house or a spot that has distinctly compact windows. It also creates an optical illusion of making a space appear bigger than it actually is. Splurge on artistic and inventive mirrors as they will also contribute as a feature element in your homes. Vertically taller and linear mirrors also help in achieving that visually larger appearance in a room.


4. Double-duty window treatment



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The windows originate a sense of connectivity between the indoors and outdoors, flowing the natural light inside the house. Ditch those chunky window frames that add to the coverage, instead instate much sleeker and fine looking slimer frames that will let maximum light flow inside the room. Apart from the light factor, a window can also be converted into a bay window which will add an extra seating space in the room surrounded by natural light. 


5. ‘Marie kondo’ your living space



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As Benjamin Franklin once said, ‘A place for everything and everything in its place’. Decluttering your space makes it look less cramped up visually and gives the entire space a clean appearance. It might sound inconvincible but using a large-scale statement piece in exchange for those numerous wall arts or décor pieces can make the space appear less cramped up. 


6. Unconventional dual purpose rooms



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The considerate hack to fit multiple functions in small homes is by Clubbing two or more spaces together in one room. You can combine your dining space with your kitchen using the countertop as a dining table with some seating. To supplement this, the wall between the kitchen and living room can be discarded or even a glass partition wall can be introduced in order to open up a space.

With a little ingenuity and these creative solutions, you'll find that size truly doesn't matter when it comes to creating a comfortable and efficient living space that reflects your unique style and personality. You will be able to envelop additional functions into a space than it can shelter. By implementing these six hacks you can get some practical and creative solutions to help you make the most out of your small living space, transforming it into an efficient space tailored to your personal needs.

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Sanskruti is an architecture student with a keen intrigue for both the written word and the world of design. She is passionate about exploring the architecture that travels beyond the tangible designing and explores the stories, emotions and inspirations of the intangible that help experience spaces more intimately. She also believes that it is a dynamic art form with the potential to stimulate, connect and transform peoples' perceptions.






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