housebeautiful.com Menu Type keyword(s) to search 14 Sneaky Styling Tricks for a Small Living Room Go from a tight squeeze to your favorite hangout. By Sarah Yang and Lauren Smith Nov 16, 2017 23.3k This is the space where you're supposed to unwind in after a long day, but if it's cramped and cluttered you're never going to find that zen. That is, unless you trick your eye into thinking your room is bigger than it appears. These design ideas will help you do just that. 1 of 14 CHRISTOPHER BAKER Keep curtains and shades light. Beige curtains and shades coordinate with the walls in the living room of Lisa McFadden's Hamptons cottage, a trick that helps maximize light. Get a similar look: beige curtain panels ($20, amazon.com ) ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW 2 of 14 DAVID TSAY Go big on the floor. In Justina Blakeney's boho-chic "Jungalow" home , bolder is always bette...