HOW TO MAKE YOUR SMALL SPACE LOOK BIGGER

HOW TO MAKE YOUR SMALL SPACE LOOK BIGGER | 10 DESIGN HACKS

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR SMALL SPACE LOOK BIGGER | 10 DESIGN HACKS
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This video is sponsored by NordicTrack! I get so many questions from you about how to make your small spaces look and feel bigger, so I thought I would round up all my best space saving interior design and decor tips and tricks to share with you! From furniture layout ideas to decorating hacks, I hope this video gives you some good and practical ideas on how you can improve your small space and make it look bigger! Let me know if you have any other questions down below! Enjoy - xo Kristen McGowan #interiordesign #hacks
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@KristenMcGowan Жыл бұрын

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! I'm sharing my designer tips to make your small space feel and look larger!! I hope this gives you some ideas you can use in your home!!♥️🏡

@mariamangion21 Жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday ❤

@MisforMakeup Жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday!

@susannordaune3601 Жыл бұрын

I'm not finding the info about the bike? Please help?!

@shelbynoah8412 Жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on color palettes/choosing home colors so it looks cohesive and how to incorporate those colors throughout a room? Thank you!! Love your videos ☺️

@always_b_natural703 Жыл бұрын

I worked in a hospital. Those curtain dividers brought me right back to that workspace, lol

@Taz-fv1zp Жыл бұрын

Thought the same 😅

@gayathrivadivelu5432 Жыл бұрын

The large miroir! I was already considering this for my studio in Paris but upon watching this I am convinced I need one!

@cvonsutphen Жыл бұрын

*Balance* . I have a semi-open concept space. I may only entertain a few times per year, having a large dining table was important to me. Compared to the tiny table the previous owner had in the space, my large table fills the space and looks grand. I agree, form and function matter, don't be afraid to go BIG in small spaces. It's a statement.

@shadesforlife922 Жыл бұрын

I love the bench as a coffee table. That is a great idea!

@despinakyraleos2234 Жыл бұрын

me too! I have nesting tables now that are kind of oldish, a skinny bench I never thought of!

@debrahayes3778 Жыл бұрын

One of your best tips videos so far. We have a 2400 square foot home, but some of the secondary bedrooms are a little small. Your tips are giving me good ideas. I would love to see longer videos of this type and shorter ones about the store hauls. Thanks for what you do! 😊

@KitInToronto Жыл бұрын

100%! Half of the stores she goes to we don't even have here. :)

@hasnaaelkhyari947 5 ай бұрын

2400 ft on the lot or all the floorspace ? I always ask myself that so sorry

@danamorrow4234 Жыл бұрын

Ooohhh high gloss on walls! The photos make that idea look amazing. I’ll have to think where I could incorporate it in my home. Love it!

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

It really looks amazing on the right setting and the proper substrate.

@BR-kk9qu Жыл бұрын

This is one of your very best videos! I like how you presented timeless design tips and less "flavor of the week" trends. Love the single piece workout alternatives! Thank you so much!!

@carolyngrotaers4454 Жыл бұрын

Ottomans are always fabulous for additional seating. A wonderful tip for choosing paint type selections too, Kristen. 😀

@mariamangion21 Жыл бұрын

Something I love about you is that you romanticize and find beauty and joy in the small and mundane moments of life 🥹 The content you put out there has a meaning and a purpose. The joy you have for the things you do and love just shines through and is such a pleasure to witness 🤍

@parisakamali345 Жыл бұрын

My painter husband would consider painting the house in high gloss as " Irreconcilable differences" on divorce papers 😂 He uses it for very specific items but not walls. I do have the luxury of getting walls and things repainted, if I am not happy with colour or dirt, 🙈 in exchange for his favourite dinner so it works for us.

@essay7425 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Germany, dearest Kristen! I‘ve watched several of your videos recentely and appreciate especially those tips you provide for small spaces. Since I’ve moved into a tiny, but lovely modern single-room studio appartement (I use to call it „my hotel-room“) I especially enjoyed every second of THIS video! Your advice to use larger pieces of wall art mixed with smaller ones and to place a tall plant together with a hometrainer (I do own one!) will be gamechangers to uplift the height of my place 🤗💛 THANK YOU!!! 💐👏

@lisathatcher3773 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. I just started following you bcs our house plans just got permitted. I have my work cut out for me! I really liked your 'know your design style' video.

@margui6224 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kristen for the advice.

@melanieshort6190 Жыл бұрын

Large mirrors, definitely a good tip!!

@MyFocusVaries Жыл бұрын

When we found the colour we wanted for our kitchen, it only came in semi-gloss. We gritted our teeth and tried it. It looked fantastic. When we had to re-do a wall a few years later, eggshell was available, so we thought we'd give it a try. It didn't look as good. The glossier finish made the colour look brighter and fresher.

@texasstardust6010 Жыл бұрын

...As a previous Professional Painter ( interiors) I always recommended Semi gloss or Satin finish in kitchens.

@laureradloff1616 Жыл бұрын

I dont care for high gloss paint, I've gone to flat where ever I can in my home. It has a cozy softness that I prefer:)

@mishitahir Жыл бұрын

Oh my god ur skin is so like glass...plz share ur skincare or any tip for this kind of beautiful skin..TIA love from Pakistan ♥️

@ritagarrison8315 Жыл бұрын

Love semi-gloss in all my rooms

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

👍

@sionaschuerholz1302 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to school for interior design in the fall!! I love your videos!!

@ilemsanmartin996 Жыл бұрын

Love This Small Space Tutorial Girl! Love your Channel. 🤩🤩🤩

@sherryidibo2304 Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this video. I have a small space, and this was benefitial. Thanks Kristen.

@Rositasparks Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video and such great tips and tricks. ❤

@dimplesmaulion861 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your engagement!!! Love all of your videos!

@snorlund1 Жыл бұрын

No to high gloss paint on walls. Yes, to multifunctional furniture! 😊

@nicolemorvillo431 Жыл бұрын

Mirrors are an amazing tip! Thanks Kristen 👏🏼

@rebeccacrow9616 Жыл бұрын

High gloss only for doors or trim, not walls!!! Lacquer ceilings!

@marilynweist2645 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your expertise!

@nikierohrer2001 Жыл бұрын

So good.All your tips 👍🏼👍🏼. Want to try the the magnet one.

@lieslnew8247 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristen. I am not brave enough with my design choices to go for high gloss paint but I do like the idea of using large wall art/gallery wall. I was sitting in my living room looking at my blank wall and imagining the possibilities. 😊

@sandieedward993 Жыл бұрын

Loved your Example Pictures 🥰

@DT-wh4qr Жыл бұрын

Great simple practical videos!

@lillianmartin4562 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas !

@Maria-tq8ck Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristin! Great video as always!

@vvmarie9922 Жыл бұрын

So many great ideas you helped me with some changes I need to do around my house

@victorialasvergnas5110 Жыл бұрын

Love the high gloss paint idea.

@sdeaglefeather Жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I have a wide open space LR, DR and kitchen all together. Having a terrible time figuring out how to get some horizontal space. Il looking into one of those tables that fold up into a piece of furniture when closed and opens up to seat 12. Then I would be able to open the LR to fit some horizontal surfaces in.

@kawooyamatthew5544 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips!😊

@litrealred6840 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks! I love color, I did get high gloss paint, I will next!

@TheBigOne1958 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another video!!!

@norajones8725 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. You are so knowledgeable

@mariablanco1955 Жыл бұрын

Good morning!!! I love watching your videos

@millie_willcox__ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this so helpful!

@yeeefaaan9627 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@luanchastanet1341 Жыл бұрын

Definitely will hop on your ideas. We bought a cape cod with low ceilings and it’s a bit frustrating, especially with lighting.

@GinaSwimfast Жыл бұрын

I’m your new subscriber and I really like your style. I’m so glad I found you! ❤️

@j-ru5527 Жыл бұрын

Always interested in small space decorating and transformation.

@elinskumpettersen5676 Жыл бұрын

Wow, your tips are soo good!

@veronicaverdesoto Жыл бұрын

Nice ideas. Thank you 😍

@nancykintner9177 Жыл бұрын

I have used a glossy deep hunter green in rooms in Ohio and now in Maryland I did it again and I absolutely love the look!

@Happy2bme2dae Жыл бұрын

Hey Kristen, I trust your decor taste so much that I would love to know what white color paint you recommend for interior walls. I am having such a hard time deciding due to all the different undertones in white paint. Please help me decide. It's for a living room/ dining room. Thanks!

@linnceder3146 Жыл бұрын

You should do a "how to fill your large space/livingroom". I really struggling with our open livingroom, with a lots of windows. All I see is a lot of floor 😅

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

Large scale furniture and several rugs.

@lucilledaub5991 Жыл бұрын

Great designing tips.

@stargazer5073 Жыл бұрын

I love light and bright 🌞

@dayelisblanco9920 3 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thanks❤

@sharonclement9211 Жыл бұрын

So much info. Tk u do much.

@XxlightxX Жыл бұрын

I have a pool and a workout room that comes with my apartment, but I need these tips! First time moving out and don't know the best route to take for decorating after I get set up.

@carmenest3226 Жыл бұрын

That bike is cool and ty for the great tips

@joan01sessions Жыл бұрын

Very helpful.

@lindsayjones2762 Жыл бұрын

Oh my god no no to gloss paint ,trends come and go ,but l have had a nightmare time removing gloss paint on walls , embrace the trend with matte paint 😊

@gabriellar2101 Жыл бұрын

Love the high gloss paint in the guest toilet!

@angelakosar1003 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you have links for the sleeper chairs you showed? Thanks!

@MyFocusVaries Жыл бұрын

We use an IKEA bench as a coffee table in our kitchen (where we use what we supposed to be an eating area as a mini den). It's a great narrow wooden bench in a warm wood, which unfortunately was discontinued.

@paulakelley4845 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@kawooyamatthew5544 Жыл бұрын

I like the bike too!

@user-uu6jw6qs7b 7 ай бұрын

Back in the 60s we used bead curtains to share another room.

@HeronCoyote1234 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why I watched this video, other than I enjoy watching your videos in general. The only small room in my 850 sq ft apartment is the kitchen (10x6). My bedroom is 13x14, but I only have four pieces of furniture (bed, dresser, vanity, small bookcase/nightstand). My L-shaped 16x12 lr w 10x6 dr has a workdesk, dr table/chairs, loveseat, two comfy chairs, two small end tables. I’m a “warm minimalist”, so getting my space to feel smaller w/out being cluttered is my goal.

@tammyjones6779 Жыл бұрын

Toll agree 👍. Keep up great work 👍. Lot's if love 💘♥..

@riverview9320 Жыл бұрын

Always great taste - except I don't like gloss...

@MizJilly Жыл бұрын

I adore the lacquered walls! I'd only do it if I was ready to go the Fine Paints of Europe route and get pro skimcoating, spraying, sanding, and respraying to make it perfect. I'm old enough to remember when people slapped shiny paint on their walls if they had kids or just never wanted to paint again in their lifetimes - "You can wipe it off!" LOL. It wasn't good. I did do a high gloss blue paint on my front door - it's nice, but it is brush mark city. I didn't want to roll it on to avoid the stippling, but in hindsight, a foam roller might have been a better option.

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

I come from that era and while I never hated it, I think it looks nicer only on certain things and on perfect, unblemished walls and in a upper scale style decor. Mind you that I don't do flat paint but eggshell or even satin on walls or semi gloss on certain areas prone to premature damage and it s really a breeze to clean and the shine is not as prominent as you would think.The whole point of gloss is to make paint easier to clean among other features. I also have a blue door painted with glossier paint and the trick is really rolling it on with the foam or the velvet roller, no marks or stippling whatsoever.

@MizJilly Жыл бұрын

@@vaderladyl I agree. I used Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (very white) in Eggshell in my kitchen and I've been able to scrub off grease and spills, and it has no visible shine. I've even gone from semigloss down to Pearl finish on my trim and baseboards. It's durable and looks a lot more subtle.

@aujkalenic4203 Жыл бұрын

Never used high gloss finished in my home ever! Maybe used high gloss on my basement floor back in the day!

@caml1059 Жыл бұрын

Do you have links for stylish and affordable foldable desks that attach to the wall like the ones you showed in the video?

@patriciamurphy3921 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of high gloss finishes especially on walls, I have a old home with plaster walls so I prefer matte of flat finish so the imperfections are not noticed. I like the folding furniture and hanging curtains from the ceilings and the other ideas you presented in the video

@lorikegley3327 Жыл бұрын

👍Congratulations on your engagement!

@dragon2221964 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but as a nurse curtains hanging from the ceiling are total hospital vibes (shudder). Sign me up for the pretty room divider every day of the week.

@yeeefaaan9627 Жыл бұрын

I see your point. Love the room deliver if I have the space. Hear about a different color for the curtain divider?

@bobthebuilder5172 Жыл бұрын

"Now any bed can be a death bed will some simple floor to ceiling curtains"

@24ghosh24 Жыл бұрын

Agree, the curtain as a divider makes the room look like a bathroom or a hospital room. Apart from that I love her videos n tips.

@cookie010400 Жыл бұрын

Yes! That was my first thought too lol although the curtains do make for a great divider and privacy, there’s always going to be that link back to healthcare

@rickicraven7583 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree!!

@adriennedonson4362 Жыл бұрын

I have a small home and this was a great video. I bought a large coffee table and I am regretting it.

@shellbell4447 Жыл бұрын

The problem with painting walls with gloss is that it will emphasize any imperfections in your walls especially during the day when the sun hits it. I painted a room in satin once and it looked awful when the sun hit the walls.

@maureendawkins9753 Жыл бұрын

I never like Ikea, but I however loves Home Goods.

@jthari01 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely no way on high gloss paint. The best way to make a small space look bigger is to reduce clutter and go minimalist. Large art pieces that draw your eye up are another favorite.

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

Proper scale of furniture, large art on walls and no clutter will do the same widening effect.

@miserycord0666 Жыл бұрын

The fold out desk is so clutch

@ladyinred396 Жыл бұрын

You should have ideal smooth surfaces for a high gloss finish, otherwise it will show all imperfections of your walls, etc

@PSHenry-ks3mq Жыл бұрын

I want to work on large mirror opposite a window and mixing small decor pieces with large pieces

@user-bh7vj7sq9b Жыл бұрын

Nice video, thank you. It will be great, if you slowdown a little bit to make watching more relaxing

@texaslyoness8537 Жыл бұрын

Nice bike! It is super expensive though.

@russetstealy8612 Жыл бұрын

I do not have time to listen about working out if I am interested in decor. I would have watched my workout and best piece for small places!!!!

@soapydragon7898 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, but I have to wholeheartedly disagree with high gloss paint. It is just so tacky. A satin might be a better choice.

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

Depending on the substrate and the decor style it can look amazing.

@Toyaababy 8 ай бұрын

Hi what is the plant called at 3:32 ? And do you hv a link?

@gardenjoy5223 7 ай бұрын

No high gloss paint comes into my house on any wall. Anything above eggshell is too reflective. I don't appreciate reflection everywhere, it makes the place not at ease. Then again, I do like one well-placed large mirror a lot in my not too big living space. Especially when opposite of a window. That is enough to get me a lot more light in and the reflection is beautiful (trees from outside) and contained.

@phangirlable Жыл бұрын

I have to say I completely disagree on the high-gloss paint. Not only does it look really ugly, it also made all those spaces look like brothels..

@MyFocusVaries Жыл бұрын

You don't have to like it, but saying they looked like brothels is pretty much the most ridiculous comment I've heard today

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

To each their own.

@yiraflores8637 Жыл бұрын

I think glossier paints look good in areas like the kitchen or bathroom, but I don’t think I’d use them in any other living area.

@lauratomczak6797 Жыл бұрын

Help me!!! I rent an old 70s townhouse and everything is wood. Doors, trim, cabinets, etc. I can't paint them unfortunately. Any tricks to make a house look better with Boring wood everywhere?

@timeaperko8528 Жыл бұрын

Hi! It would be much more motivating if we had to ride a bike to see the screen. :D So we would generate the electricity with the bike. I have ridden this bike before in Hungary.

@19590 Жыл бұрын

🖐

@karlarose536 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone remember a few years ago (okay, maybe a decade ago, time flies...) when matte paint was all the rage in home decor? Now it's completely flipped and high-gloss is the way to go. I guess matte probably looks dated now.

@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын

I think all sheens have a purpose and a style and are timeless.. I say use what you like. Decor industry is way too fickle to be taken seriously.