DOES A SMALL room decorated like a monk’s cell—white walls, sparse furnishings—really seem larger than it would if adorned more luxuriously? No, say design experts. “Fabric, textures—so often people ...

Understanding the Context

Designing a spacious room can be easy; when there’s so much square footage to work with, the possibilities are endless. But when it comes to smaller areas, careful and intentional design is key. Wall Street Journal: What Makes a Small Room Look Bigger: Five Decorating Myths Debunked If you decorate something, you make it more attractive by adding things to it. He decorated his room with pictures of all his favorite sports figures.

Key Insights

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