That said, there’s no reason to let your more petite abode get you down.

Of course, there are so many different approaches that you could take here.

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Oversized Items

Designers will often caution against using “dollhouse-sized” furniture in small spaces.

Decorated Ceilings

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Mayer offers a stylish solution that’s majorly on trend for next year.

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As a result, Mayer has taken to tackling solely the ceiling when working on small apartments.

“Ceilings are a magnificent opportunity to add color,texture, pattern.

depth, and drama without overstimulation or compromising the functionality of a room,” she says.

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If your ceilings are tall enough, you might add coffering, Mayer suggests.

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