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    Aug 17, 2021 1 minute

    In small-scale homes, there’s a fine line between cozy and confining. Read on for our top tips to tread on the right side of that divide.

    One way to conserve space is Good news: Airy layouts already feel bigger than they are. For example, combining a great room, kitchen and dining room is a good idea because those rooms can borrow a bit of space from one another when necessary. The best way to do this? Use the dining room as a transitional area. In small-scale homes, experts recommend keeping wall colors simple. The space shouldn’t feel stark, but opting for more monochromatic shades will allow a cottage to feel larger.

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