No matter how spacious your apartment is most of us would like it to look larger and more spacious; here are a few tricks:

1.  Use furniture that matches the wall colors. By using furniture that matches the wall color it visibly disappears and gives the appearance of a larger more spacious room.
2. Invest in a statement piece and locate it farthest from the room’s entry. By doing so it will draw the eye across the room toward the piece making the room seem bigger.
3. Use striped rugs to trick the eye. Horizontal stripes in a narrow hallway will make it appear wider.   Orient a striped carpet to go the length of a room will make the room look longer.
4. Avoid small prints and dark colors. Small prints are too busy and can seem chaotic in a small space and dark colors draw the eye inward.
5. Lighting can add depth to a room. While many think overhead lighting is a good option for smaller rooms, it really makes the room look smaller as it pulls all the light in one space.  Instead try using smaller lamps on end tables or even shelves to distribute light across a room giving it a light and airy feel.  Select metallic or glass lights so it doesn’t make the room feel cluttered.
6. Arrange your furniture for maximum flow. Most of us think that the best place arrange furniture is against a wall, but many decorators feel the opposite is true.  Make seating areas and leave space behind to improve traffic flow.  Another option is to arrange the furniture in the center of the room or leave a few inches between your furniture and the wall; all of these tricks make your room more functional and spacious.
7. Adding height to a room can draw the eye upwards and add visual space. Hang pictures higher on the wall or in a collage format for a stylish addition to your décor.
8. Mirrors add depth, light and reflection. The easiest way to add space to a small room is with mirrors.  Use larger mirrors or small groupings for a great look.
9. Use the corners of your room. The corners of your room are perfect places to place an extra chair or a storage shelf.
10. Use multi-purposed furniture. furniture that can be re-purposed such as a coffee table that raises to function as a desk or table or furniture that can serve as both a coffee table or extra seating.

These 10 tricks are perfect solutions for making a living room look larger.