No budget for a big renovation? No problem! Turn your house into the home of your dreams with these smart but so-simple tips from the past 75 years of Woman's Day.
1 | Use shades of the same color on the walls, floor and ceiling so that the eye focuses on the furniture—and not the size of the space. September 1985
2 | Place a decorative mirror so it reflects a window. It will provide the illusion of space as well as a pleasing picture. January 1938
3 | Hanging vertically striped wallpaper on the longest expanse of wall or on two adjacent walls that have no windows or doors will draw the eye up. June 1975
4 | In a small bedroom, push the bed out of the corner and into the center of the room (but still keep the headboard against the wall). The room will look bigger. February 2010
5 | In a cramped living room, replace the couch with a love seat. Three people rarely sit on a sofa at once anyway. August 1992
6 | Swap wooden tables for glass or clear acrylic. Furniture you can see through opens up a space instead of closing it down. September 1985
7 | Keep the patterns in the room small-scale and to a minimum. Multiple bold prints make a room seem crowded. November 1941
8 | Light, cool colors—those in the blue-green range—will make walls recede into the background. September 1985
9 | Mounting curtain rods above window frames makes the room seem taller and grander. February 1982
10 | Open up a space by turning the hallway door into an archway. September 1985
Make a Big Room Cozier
11 | Arrange your furniture so there is a focal point: a fireplace, a large window with a pretty view, a bookcase or a sofa with a chair at either side. November 1941
12 | Fill an empty corner with a tall plant. Place flowering plants at its base for a fuller effect. June 1975
13 | Toss a chenille throw across the end of the sofa. September 2009
14 | Big, overstuffed throw pillows always say, "Sit down and put your feet up." November 1998
15 | A simple way to add mood lighting: Install a dimmer switch. September 1998
16 | Paint the walls a dark color and tie the room together by using no more than one pattern for accents. June 1975
17 | Move chairs away from the walls and into conversation groups. Place seats within 8 feet of each other. February 1996
18 | Area rugs can help group furniture together, especially mismatched upholstered pieces. February 1961
19 | If you can't afford a large rug, buy four identical, inexpensive-but-stylish mats. June 1975
20 | Bring in an oversize piece of furniture like an armoire or piano. But place it off to one side so that it's not the focal point of the room. September 1991
21 | For a floor, alternating stripes of wood tones from dark brown to soft honey warm up a space. September 2005
22 | Mount track lights, pendant fixtures or a chandelier to lower the ceiling. August 1992
23 | Books are great for filling up empty spots. Stand or stack them on shelves, tables and the mantel. August 2003
24 | A collection of candles—on a piano, in the fireplace, anywhere—creates a homey atmosphere. Place the candles on a silver or mirrored tray for a reflected glow. February 1996
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