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UNDERSTAND HOW YOU LIVE and how you
will utilize your space. If you always eat at the
kitchen island, maybe you don’t need a kitchen
table. Work from home? Then maybe a desk is
more important than a kitchen table.
BUY FURNITURE that is the right scale for
your space. That means measuring every room.
Hiring a designer or decorator will help you with
space planning to ensure every inch is properly
utilized.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FURNISHINGS are
key. Look for beds with additional storage
underneath or sofas that convert to a guest bed.
CONSIDER A LUCITE or glass coffee table that
gives the illusion of more space.
BRIGHT LIGHTING will open up the space.
Conserve floor space by adding sconces instead
of floor lamps.
INCORPORATE PRETTY STORAGE baskets
and bins to hide magazines, throws, cushions and
any seasonal items to reduce clutter. - Christine Da
Costa, www.decorbychristine.com