Turn these pieces into focal points to create visual interest.
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Only choosing too-large furniture will make the room feel cramped.
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But it also physically clutters the space and makes it difficult to move around.
Clutter
Clutterwill always make a room feel small, no matter the size.
Everything else will fall into the category of clutter.
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Too much furniture takes away from the ability to move through the room.
Gatewood suggests centering the seating area, leaving room for movement around the area.
Lack of Layers
Don’t be mistakenlayers are not clutter.
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Bad Color Choices
Too much of one color or texture can also make a space feel small.
The only place you could use one color is on the walls.
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