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Weekly interior design tutorials: make the most of a small space

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Friday 05 March 2010 01:00 GMT
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Be your own Biggie Smalls with these tips on how to make a tiny living room seem spacious -- or at least well-organized.

Be your own Biggie Smalls with these tips on how to make a tiny living room seem spacious - or at least well-organized.

Roomy Interiors shows you how to win space with extending tables and beds. Plus: which colors work best for a small living space?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkm5D_wdfqo

Small Spaces Solutions' top tips include using fewer pieces of large furniture to create the illusion of space as well as working with bold, warm colors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRcdWn9pSnU

The architect of the Penguin House in Tokyo recommends light, open spaces, and airy design to make the most of a small house.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qHlH2yhZpE

Organize your small space with innovative storage systems and create ambiance with subtle lighting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaJ_HG4BBV4

More tips: mirrors, beds that double as sofas, and furniture that can be moved around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMlLHdGZ03U

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