In an undersized apartment, every square foot counts. From painting the inside of cabinets a vivacious color to building storage space into furniture, small details can make even the smallest space feel larger - and pop.
We chatted with the pros for tips on how to make the most of spaces with stunted square footage. Now get rearranging.
"Address the focal points of the room and let the rest of the room work from one bold statement," said Patricia O'Shaughnessy, an NYC-based interior designer who once turned a closet into a children's bedroom. Keeping decorative objects to a minimum and stashing random stuff will help open up a space and make it seem streamlined.
Another easy trick? "I might paint the ceiling in a gloss paint to give an extra bounce of light," said O'Shaughnessy.
"In a small space all sides of the cube need to be maximized."
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