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A small apartment leaves you with limited space for decorations – which really makes you even MORE important decoration. With the right pieces and the meaning of intelligent design, you can make the room look much bigger than the truth and ensure that every square foot is being used to its potential. Check out some of these photos for inspiration:

Keep dining room areas versatile by choosing a minimalist table that can fold down or has removable leaves. That way, if you move into a larger space you can use the same piece. Choose one focus for your centerpiece, and keep it simple so that it doesn’t dominate the table – save color and pattern for wall art.

Try a wrap-around sofa in the dark color to maximize seating potential without swallowing the room. Make sure to contrast dark furniture colors with light, open walls and colorful prints.

Furniture that is more slender than chunky will take up less space, both physically and visually.

Try building asymmetrical shelving along one whole wall. Not only will it provide storage for books and knick knacks, it’s a design piece in itself. Keep the rest of the decor in the room simple to pull off this trick.