﻿ Secrets of Small-Space Decorating | Midwest Living  Secrets of
Small-Space Decorating  How do you make the most of limited
space? Here are 31 ways to decorate your small rooms with style.
• Furniture: Less is more      Choose larger furniture pieces
for their design interest, but use fewer of them. One large
piece of furniture makes a small space feel grand; lots of small
pieces create visual clutter.      Buy quality furniture. It may
cost more up front, but good furniture will last longer.
Skip the trends. Look for traditional furnishings that blend
with a variety of styles. When you're in the mood for change,
switch out inexpensive accessories instead of furniture.
Have a plan and purpose. Don't fill your home with impulse buys.
Make sure every piece of furniture fits in an overall plan.
Pictured: An oval table takes up less space than a rectangular
one, and the pedestal style allows more legroom. A mirror and
large window add lots of light to this dining area.    • Keep
patterns to a mi