Limit the number of accessories in the room, and avoid any appearance of
clutter.
Color -
Keep color light on the wall, and make sure the ceiling is painted white.
Furniture -
Use small scale furniture in small rooms. Armless chairs provide seating
without taking up space.
Light -
Bring as much light into the room as possible. Keep draperies pulled back
from the window.
Mirrors -
Use mirrors to visually expand space. See
Mirror Decor
Multipurpose - Multipurpose as many items as possible,
such as using coffee tables with storage, and bookcases as end tables.
Walls - Take advantage of walls and hang shelves for
storage and display. If you need a lot of shelf space, put it all together
instead of spreading it throughout the room. Use one wall, and put up
floor to ceiling shelves. If the wall has a door, continue the shelving
over the door.