We all want big spaces to live in but in today’s world with everyone adopting the nuclear family style it is difficult to maintain. Besides, with every house owner wanting the maximum bang for his buck, most houses have been converted to flat structures thus resulting in Smaller homes. Another fact that we have to accept is that domestic help is hard to come by.

A small space doesn’t mean you have to be cramped. Try these easy room-expanding tricks to help you maximize your square footage.

          The first rule is to never cramp your homes with extra Furniture. Use a minimalist yet highly function theme. Shoving furniture against the wall doesn’t guarantee a larger room. Try angling your bed or our favorite trick of floating the sofa in the living room with a skinny console behind it. Breathing room around your furniture lends the appearance of more space.

      When it comes to paint although dark colors are definitely design-friendly, they make a room appear smaller. Stick to pale colors such as white, cream, pale gray’s and blue’s to keep it light, airy and open. If you really want a bold color, go in for a dark ceiling, it creates depth while adding a fun fixture like a chandelier will draw the eye upward, creating the illusion of height.

        Investing in furniture that serves many functions is a simple way to streamline a room. Try an old iron trunk in a brightly painted color that you can use as an accent piece and also to store books and other knick-knacks or a sofa cum bed that you can use when you have guests. The options are plenty.

        Use mirrors.  Mirrors are the quickest way to make a room appear larger. While you may not want wall-to- wall, lean an oversized full-length one against a key wall or hang multiple ones salon styles to create a statement wall.

        When you shop for furniture try and buy small or extendable furniture , like dining tables that are small or that have drop leaves, which allow it to become smaller when not in use are ideal for small areas, which means you can make the most of your hall cum dining area.