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Making a small patio look bigger

A small patio can easily become overcrowded, making it harder to enjoy, but we’ve rounded up a few simple design tricks that will make your patio feel larger and more spacious. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune – a few simple design tricks might be enough for your patio, but if you have a bigger budget there are plenty of other ways to improve the space.

1 TRICK THE EYE WITH MIRRORS

When we want to make a room feel bigger, mirrors really help, and it’s an idea that.

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