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

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  • @KristenMcGowan
    @KristenMcGowan  Рік тому +40

    HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!🏡 I hope this gives you some design ideas to maximize your small spaces! Thank you to Walmart (Walmart.com) for sponsoring this video! Check out their PRODUCTS below!
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    • @mariamangion21
      @mariamangion21 Рік тому

      Happy Sunday ❤

    • @johtajakansio
      @johtajakansio Рік тому

      Walmart Bar Cart. Try saying that five times fast

    • @margui6224
      @margui6224 Рік тому

      Thank you Kristen for your advice on organize space on small places. I will do it on my place. Also love the products Walmart has to offer.

    • @bitabonita3713
      @bitabonita3713 Рік тому

      Totally agree ❤

  • @patriciaconnelly1797
    @patriciaconnelly1797 Рік тому +23

    I absolutely love Kristen’s videos. As mentioned, she’s so professional, concise, intelligent, classy and truly knows how to decorate.
    I always look forward to her videos because they’re loaded with great ideas. Something else I especially love about her is that unlike some UA-camrs, it’s not about her and her beauty, although she’s very pretty, it’s about her quality content week after week. Thank you dear Kristen

  • @mariamangion21
    @mariamangion21 Рік тому +171

    There’s something about Kristen that makes her unique and one of a kind. She has this radiant sunshine aura that surrounds her, a positive attitude and a caring, honest & outgoing personality 🤍🌸 I love how pure and sweet she is 🩵

  • @analea6531
    @analea6531 Рік тому +32

    Mounting furniture on the wall was a game changer. I saw it in one of your old videos and decided to mount my tv stand, my entryway console table and even my desk. It looks amazing now I have more space in the living room I even added a bench under the tv stand and another one under the entryway console table. I can also fully tuck my desk chair under the desk

    • @dinner-at-the-diner
      @dinner-at-the-diner 10 місяців тому

      can you direct me to the right video to watch for this?

  • @lucybraun8969
    @lucybraun8969 Рік тому +2

    LOVE my bar cart! It has a cabinet, a drawer, a display shelf and a butcher block top. I was even able to change out its handles so they match my kitchen cabinet handles!

  • @karenbalkaranali4739
    @karenbalkaranali4739 Рік тому +6

    I love watching your chanel kristen.After im done I feel as though I could change the whole outlook of my home.

  • @svetlanasm4239
    @svetlanasm4239 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for sharing all these useful tips. Your videos inspired me a lot. I bought a lot of cool things for kitchen and bathroom organization for me and my parents.

  • @erinmcbride-spivey6595
    @erinmcbride-spivey6595 Рік тому +10

    Love these ideas! We bought our retirement home 2 years ago and it has been a challenge to find furniture and decorate only 1200 sq ft. I still don’t have anything on my walls-I think I’m scared of not doing it right and causing damage. 😂 Do you have an episode on correct mounting techniques for large heavy artwork and shelves? I have floor to ceiling windows in my dining and LR area so I finally hung my curtains high- and used a mix of cafe lace style curtains with a heavier light colored, patterned linen over top. It gives me different options. It made such a difference! I really love the look and functionality of that. Thanks for saying you can use heavier furniture pieces. I just bought a 6 foot Buffett for my small DR to use as a coffee bar- I Love it! I think a mirror and shelves for decor above it are needed. Just scared to put holes in my wall. 😆 I love watching your videos- so upbeat and personable. 💗

  • @lauriepayseur5897
    @lauriepayseur5897 Рік тому +1

    I love every concept in this video. Every. Single. One!
    Easy flow is the key to ease of use!

    • @jeffersonmorant
      @jeffersonmorant Рік тому

      That’s so thoughtful of you Laurie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

  • @mehekmohsini6543
    @mehekmohsini6543 Рік тому +1

    There's sum thing about Kristen , feel so blessed to be a part of your vlogs as I luv beautiful homes ; thank u for your lovely vlogs n lots of luv to u from India

  • @Rositasparks
    @Rositasparks Рік тому +6

    You always give the best advice! Thx!❤

  • @earphbound720
    @earphbound720 Рік тому +6

    This video is sooo good and doable. Great content! Thank you!

  • @Bakey_cakey
    @Bakey_cakey Рік тому +14

    I’d love for you to come and transform some spaces in the UK! Our houses are tiny (especially newer builds) in comparison to American ones, my living room is smaller than most of those featured in this video and my house isn’t considered small here 😅

    • @clarew7808
      @clarew7808 Рік тому +1

      I know. I am from uk.

    • @ksavvy007
      @ksavvy007 Рік тому +1

      Me too😁 looks like we need Walmart in our lives!!

    • @Trish-ql9kz
      @Trish-ql9kz Рік тому +2

      Agreed.. the typical uk homes are like rabbit hutches 😢

  • @SidnieFarley
    @SidnieFarley Рік тому +6

    You always give such good tips and tricks!!

  • @sallyperzanowski6625
    @sallyperzanowski6625 Рік тому

    Definitely I utilize large bulky chairs with small benches etc. With pictures And plants hanging. I love the feel of a larger space.

  • @BeckettHarlow-i6i
    @BeckettHarlow-i6i Місяць тому

    Loved the energy in this video!

  • @m_r---123
    @m_r---123 Рік тому +3

    Another great video with wonderful information --- thank you!!!

  • @huskysc7415
    @huskysc7415 Рік тому +1

    Excellent ideas. My space is a small - an older home with no natural light. Have painted light taupe w white doors and chair rails, and white kitchen cabinets. Will follow your ideas re tall space. Thanks.

  • @miriamalonso3959
    @miriamalonso3959 Рік тому

    Maximizing vertical space is a great tip.

  • @shirleysammyperez9126
    @shirleysammyperez9126 Рік тому +2

    Excellent ideas!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!

  • @callief1180
    @callief1180 Рік тому +18

    Love all of her videos

  • @fwb777
    @fwb777 Рік тому +5

    Kristen, Thanks so much for sharing this video. This was so informative & timely. Sending you greetings from Barbados 🇧🇧!

  • @mariawilliams1314
    @mariawilliams1314 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for all of the inspiration for a small space. My son will be moving into a small apartment and this video came at the right time. 😊❤😊🌸

  • @wandadelacruz2486
    @wandadelacruz2486 Рік тому

    I shop every single store you mentioned. It’s such much fun hunting for that special item ❤

  • @Trish-ql9kz
    @Trish-ql9kz Рік тому +11

    The small spaces that are shown on here are definitely not small to the uk viewer 😮

    • @rosanezany1894
      @rosanezany1894 Рік тому +1

      And not for my..
      Lady, let me send you some pictures of my room.. that is small 😂😂😂

  • @diazanita17ad
    @diazanita17ad Рік тому +3

    You are the best!!

  • @asayy2450
    @asayy2450 Рік тому +1

    I'm SO glad I found your channel before I buy my forever home soon. Thank you!

    • @DecoratewithAtefeh
      @DecoratewithAtefeh Рік тому

      Hey, congrats on your new place in advance! I guess you will find the content on my channel helpful as well

  • @mweinstein1542
    @mweinstein1542 Рік тому +2

    Exactly what we needed to see! Thank you, Kristen!

  • @JUStCALLMEZIMM
    @JUStCALLMEZIMM Рік тому +1

    #1 is iffy, depending on your style can do a barn door and even do a modern style barn door. Barn door is just the style of door movement.

  • @suemahoney7330
    @suemahoney7330 Рік тому +1

    As always, so many great ideas! And very easy and inexpensive to do. The idea of decorating up to draw your eyes up is so brilliant yet so basic. Something I had never heard before. You've got me thinking. Thank you!

  • @paulineniles370
    @paulineniles370 Рік тому

    You have so many excellent small space ideas.I"m going to use all of them in my new addition to my house. thank you!

  • @cynthiag3065
    @cynthiag3065 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the great tips 😊

  • @Mery0413
    @Mery0413 Рік тому +1

    Forget the bar cart look at that view stunning ❤ great idea though 😊

  • @brenmanock
    @brenmanock Рік тому

    You’re pretty ,smart and talented Kristen

  • @gloriaprimeau7318
    @gloriaprimeau7318 Рік тому +1

    I didn't know wall mart had such nice things thnx

  • @7mrst
    @7mrst Рік тому +1

    Great video, Kristen! xo

  • @christinehaas1291
    @christinehaas1291 Рік тому +2

    Kristen, what is the paint color in your house please?

  • @hopefloatsm24
    @hopefloatsm24 Рік тому +2

    Love ❤ Love ❤ Love your eye for design! Gaining many decorating tips!! Many thanks. Can you please share where the dark, round mirror is from? 😊

  • @Appalachiangirlie
    @Appalachiangirlie Рік тому

    I loved this video I just bought a new home that is small but full of light this was very helpful !

  • @19671967ang
    @19671967ang Рік тому +1

    These are awesome ideas. Thanks for the great tips. Keep them coming. 👍

    • @DecoratewithAtefeh
      @DecoratewithAtefeh Рік тому

      Hey, if you like this video I guess you will find the content on my channel interesting as well 🙈🥰

  • @sherryidibo2304
    @sherryidibo2304 Рік тому +3

    Great tips Kristen, your videos are always helpful.

  • @kimberlywalker8985
    @kimberlywalker8985 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Chris and always great ideas to make us think about and bring our attention to.. love the bar cart by the way❤

  • @Teen-Conor
    @Teen-Conor Рік тому +1

    This channel is so good.

  • @tbouley8655
    @tbouley8655 8 місяців тому

    My new place will be a one bedroom apartment but I want it simple, cozy and uncluttered but with plenty of plants and flowers and nice paintings

  • @thereset1735
    @thereset1735 Рік тому +2

    Grate video! Beautiful homes. Do you have any video for how to make your apartment look and feel bigger - Renting friendly? 😊 Thank you.

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @sharoncasavant7650
    @sharoncasavant7650 Рік тому +2

    This was very helpful! I may need to get rid of a peice of furniture though...

  • @vickilindberg6336
    @vickilindberg6336 Рік тому

    Excellent ideas. Great presentation. Nice voice

  • @NF-cb9vg
    @NF-cb9vg 10 місяців тому

    Hi Kristen! Could you please link the foldable chairs? Kindly! I love your videos btw ❤

  • @kathydoyel1582
    @kathydoyel1582 Рік тому +1

    Great video. So many great suggestions. one thing that I dislike is wall mounted televisions. Never a good look.

  • @freedomofreligion3248
    @freedomofreligion3248 Рік тому

    EVERY SECOND of this video is what I've been craving.
    I can't define the look. It's Parisienne, it's Northern California, Yosemite.
    This all looks new + inspiring to me! I'd almost lost hope; thank you, Kristen McGowan! You are very special.

  • @kathleenroby3057
    @kathleenroby3057 Рік тому +8

    Always a pleasure to hear your decorating wisdom...love your decor style

  • @renaparker4579
    @renaparker4579 Рік тому

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @MrOlvin11
    @MrOlvin11 7 місяців тому

    ❤ U! Thank you for all of your wonderful tips, they really inspired me. 👌

  • @BBouigieLaw
    @BBouigieLaw 5 місяців тому

    This was a great video!

  • @katiebug_asmr
    @katiebug_asmr Рік тому

    This was soooo informative and helpful!! Thank you!

  • @nancynguyen9318
    @nancynguyen9318 Рік тому

    Your tips are very helpful

  • @texasstardust6010
    @texasstardust6010 Рік тому +5

    ...I prefer upholstery Velvet and Chenille, because ...they are soft , inviting and Chenille wears like iron, especially on high usage pieces of furniture.
    Mounting a TV is not possible with every layout, it depends on how much wall space one has available... For example I have one long wall that I could use for artwork and a mirror and things like that.... I'm not going to waste that by mounting my t v on it and then have that be distracting to all the artwork ..No. That is a pet peeve of mine when I see a mounted Television and it's surrounded by all this nice artwork , and the artwork is just lost because you're looking at this big black thing. Ugggh. Some rooms don't give much of an option for layout of furniture, etc. I realise these are suggestions, but ultimately...it comes down to having make choices that work for how one lives and how the room needs to function.

    • @availanila
      @availanila Рік тому

      There are picture TVs you can put amongst your artwork that blend in just fine.

    • @texasstardust6010
      @texasstardust6010 Рік тому

      @availanila I do know that ...I was referring to when it's on and being used, as well ...I suppose I should have included that . I do know there are " picture Tvs " .. but if one doesn't have that... it's still the same issue. Thank you for your reply..

  • @PRAELIA_6
    @PRAELIA_6 Рік тому

    You're so good at this ❤

  • @mariluornelas7914
    @mariluornelas7914 Рік тому

    Have a door two sheets work wonders

  • @midcenturyflipper
    @midcenturyflipper Рік тому

    Great guide! Im about to start filming my latest thrift find - a 60s bar cart!! 😊

    • @DecoratewithAtefeh
      @DecoratewithAtefeh Рік тому

      That's amazing, I believe you will find the content on my channel helpful to what you are about to do 😎

  • @cherrymarrylady9582
    @cherrymarrylady9582 Рік тому +1

    Great Video! I have a question... I have a duplex appartement and upstairs we got some really hard sloping ceilings...do you have tips for that?

  • @Youtubeeeeeeuser
    @Youtubeeeeeeuser Рік тому +2

    Lovely! I also love your fashion :) where is your top from??

  • @nina_6789
    @nina_6789 Рік тому +11

    Love your suggestions! They are very manageable and affordable!

  • @j.christian6801
    @j.christian6801 Рік тому

    Enjoyed this!

  • @moniel9167
    @moniel9167 Рік тому

    Amazing Kristen 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

  • @karenhobson5277
    @karenhobson5277 Рік тому

    Watching from the UK 🇬🇧 we need Mario Murillo to do a crusade here 🤩

  • @PureHomeSupply
    @PureHomeSupply Рік тому

    Great ideas

  • @annae9000
    @annae9000 Рік тому +1

    Where is the outdoor sofa from?
    Thanks ☀️

  • @Ya3ayn
    @Ya3ayn Рік тому +3

    My new lounge room and entry hallway look the way they do, thanks to you! Everything I have placed and bought, is thanks to your content here. It's relevant, precise and applicable. Thank you for giving me the tools and confidence in what I am saying and doing around my house. Next is kitchen...I'll see how that goes 😂

  • @dianaw451
    @dianaw451 Рік тому +2

    When every room is painted a different color, it has always reminded me of a basket full of different colored Easter eggs 😳

  • @justynamaslanka6350
    @justynamaslanka6350 Рік тому

    Hi Kristen, I really like your ideas of home make over. Thank you very much for your advice. I have rented a studio so it is one bedroom with bathroom and city kitchen. There is one big window. So it is everything in one room, as bedroom, living room, corridor, laundry room, kitchen, and woodrow in one 25m2 room.
    I am creative and have organised my studio by IKEA furniture and storages etc, but it looks small and mess. I would like to do a change there. My bathroom is small, there is a shower , but this place look very good than my room.
    I will be very grateful for your ideas, and I think there are plenty people like me.
    I think it will be a big challenge to make over a small apartment like that
    With plenty positive energy 🌹🍀🥰

    • @DecoratewithAtefeh
      @DecoratewithAtefeh Рік тому

      Hey, congrats on your place, I guess you will find the content on my channel useful as well 🙈

  • @tbouley8655
    @tbouley8655 8 місяців тому

    So I'm finally getting my own place but starting from scratch and ligit havr nothing! But finally won't be depending on anyone what do u recommend I do first

  • @joan01sessions
    @joan01sessions Рік тому

    Great tips!

    • @DecoratewithAtefeh
      @DecoratewithAtefeh Рік тому

      If you like this video I guess you will find my channel interesting as well 🙈

  • @laurarose6829
    @laurarose6829 Рік тому +2

    The fact that you don’t have a HGTV show is their loss. 😊

  • @MzzRosee
    @MzzRosee Рік тому

    Can you make more cleaning videos? I love the ones you already made! So relaxing to watch❤️

  • @itsHeatherKay
    @itsHeatherKay Рік тому

    Your videos are the best, my dear.

    • @jeffersonmorant
      @jeffersonmorant Рік тому

      That’s so thoughtful of you Heather, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

  • @karenwhite8680
    @karenwhite8680 Рік тому +2

    Great ways for change to a 🏡 🌺

  • @carolyngrotaers4454
    @carolyngrotaers4454 Рік тому +3

    This is a wonderful informative video, Kristen. Love when different furniture tucks into each other. 😀

  • @MichelleQuintiaVLOGS
    @MichelleQuintiaVLOGS Рік тому +1

    Yey a new vlog! Looooove! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @druhall1626
    @druhall1626 Рік тому +1

    We have a small dining area with 3 large windows and bench seating on 2 walls. We are planning to use a glass top table and adding chairs on the other 2 sides. Any suggestions?

    • @druhall1626
      @druhall1626 Рік тому

      @DMTELEKristensGowan sorry, I don’t know how to?

  • @debrahayes3778
    @debrahayes3778 Рік тому +1

    Love this video!

  • @miba9909
    @miba9909 Рік тому +1

    Nice! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸🌸🌸🌸🦋🦋🦋😀😀😀

  • @googaga8292
    @googaga8292 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kristen! I love your ideas. I was wondering if you could share a paint color match for your console behind you?

  • @norenepittman4606
    @norenepittman4606 Рік тому +1

    What is the color of the walls in the room you are doing your video in?

  • @annettevaldez8239
    @annettevaldez8239 Рік тому

    What color paint is your walls?

  • @creatingdigitalassets
    @creatingdigitalassets Рік тому +2

    What about mirrors?

  • @lisathatcher3773
    @lisathatcher3773 Рік тому +2

    The beverage dispenser with ice below the drink makes no sense. Cold air falls. Putting ice below the drink will cool the counter 😆

    • @kathydoyel1582
      @kathydoyel1582 Рік тому

      I thought the same thing. Was hoping the liquid ran through the ice, but it sits on top. And doesn’t even touch. Lol. I do like a nice looking beverage container though.

  • @nancynguyen9318
    @nancynguyen9318 Рік тому

    Where did you buy your olive tree?

  • @harshavardinivelmurugan9130

    Can you update your decorated home tour please 🥺

  • @myinfo11
    @myinfo11 3 місяці тому

    How I can make my small space look brighter with dark floors (I'm not replacing). BTW I have a lots of good side windows TG🙏🏻

  • @annapawww12568
    @annapawww12568 10 місяців тому

    I really like your videos, however I think we have a different definition of small spaces. Perhaps since I'm from Europe :) Here a lot of older homes have really low ceilings and small windows. Would be great if you made a video on that sometime too :)

  • @devondagregg625
    @devondagregg625 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @LifeWithAbby13
    @LifeWithAbby13 11 місяців тому

    Kristen help me. My bedroom is super tiny bit it has a big window and I line it up and it looked so good until I realized that my window is not centered so should I line my be up with the window or center my bed????? Helppppp

  • @lauriep3651
    @lauriep3651 Рік тому

    Can u do a child's room? Its so hard to avoid all the design cliches. I have a 3 yr old and I dont want a typical room. Same chairs, art etc. I want a well designed functional space that can grow with him.

  • @maxinemuhammad5979
    @maxinemuhammad5979 Рік тому

    Love the vid very helpful 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @Anniecurls
    @Anniecurls 6 місяців тому

    please put a timelapse

  • @ronilda2231
    @ronilda2231 11 місяців тому

    I learned somethinh when I was buying a house. A room with no door closet it is not considered a room. I know is crazy ,but if you want to sell your house the you need the closets be closets. Otherwise the price will go down.

  • @Fannullone
    @Fannullone 5 місяців тому

    Funny that to illustrate her points about small spaces Kristen uses images of rather large apartments.

  • @cassiemarie9900
    @cassiemarie9900 Рік тому +1

    🤩🧡