Fix It Mentor

If you’re a small space dweller, you know every square foot counts. And although it’s impossible to actually make your home bigger without taking some major renovations, there are some key decorating decisions that can help it look and feel more spacious. If you’re ready for a refresh and need ways to open up and expand each room in your … Read more

If you’re struggling with how tiny your dining room looks but aren’t sure how to make a quick, significant impact on a budget, keep reading. Interior designers are chock full of knowledge pertaining to making small spaces appear larger without making any structural changes. Here, three pros share six of their favorite hacks for the … Read more

For designers, figuring out clever ways to make small spaces seem larger can be quite the creative challenge. For example, in a compact powder bathroom, utilizing a floating vanity with under cabinet lighting and light wallpaper or paint is optimal. Whether you are looking to maximize your whole home or a single room, check out these … Read more

Smart design choices will make a small living room more functional and create the perception that it’s larger than it is.  “A small living room doesn’t have to feel like you’re settling for less than great design,” says interior designer John McClain. “With the right layout, smart scaling, and furniture that lets the space breathe, … Read more

Small bedrooms can be challenging to style, but there’s no reason they can’t be as functional and beautiful as a larger space.  “A well-designed small bedroom feels intimate, cocoon-like, and calming,” says interior designer Lauren Saab. “Larger bedrooms often slip into chaos, while a smaller one done right becomes a sanctuary where nothing feels wasted … Read more

Whether you have a galley kitchen, a small kitchen in an open apartment, or a closed kitchen in an old home, there’s no shortage of tricks you can use to make your small kitchen look bigger and feel more spacious. Some changes require structural changes and renovation, while others leverage light updates that you can DIY. From cabinet paint … Read more

When space is tight, bed risers are the small-but-mighty storage hack you didn’t know you needed. Used to lift furniture higher off the floor, these add-ons open up storage underneath your bed so you can stow items (or eyesores) out of sight. As you’re looking for the best bed risers, you’ll want to make sure they’re made … Read more