Small Space Decorating Dos and Don'ts

What's the biggest mistake people make with a small space? Six designers share their decorating tips and design ideas.

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Do: "Paint the room a dark charcoal gray or Ralph Lauren's Black Truffles, one of my favorites," designer Paul Mathieu says. "This will actually really open up the space."

Don't: "Paint the walls white," Mathieu says.

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Photo by: Courtesy of Manufacturer
Go Darker
Do: "Paint the room a dark charcoal gray or Ralph Lauren's Black Truffles, one of my favorites," designer Paul Mathieu says. "This will actually really open up the space."

Don't: "Paint the walls white," Mathieu says.

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