From no natural light to low ceilings, interior designers share 15 clever fixes to common design problems

Cheyenne LentzJan 30, 2024, 21:47 IST

Interior designers have simple solutions to brighten up your living space.Boris SV/Getty Images

Insider asked four interior designers to share solutions to common home-design issues.
The experts said to add mirrors to your space if it's lacking in natural light.

To make low ceilings feel taller, draw the eye upwards.

Legless furniture and purposeful artwork can help draw the eyes up.New Africa/Shutterstock

Make a small space feel larger by relying on neutral colors and textures.

Neutral tones can make a small room appear larger.Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Increase closet space by making the most of hidden storage.

Shoes, belts, and purses can be stored in innovative ways.Becky Wright Photography/Shutterfly

Hide worn-out flooring with beautiful rugs or carpet tiles.

A statement rug can cover up worn-out floors.Photographee.ue/Shutterstock

Highlight exposed pipework and columns by giving them a modern industrial look.

Drawing attention to exposed pipes gives your space an industrial look.L_Interiors/Shutterstock

A lack of natural light can be remedied by incorporating decorative mirrors into your space.

Adding mirrors to a dark room can create the illusion of a bigger space.Africa Studio/Shutterstock

If you struggle to fill your empty walls, look for tasteful and meaningful pieces that speak to you.

Adding texture to your walls with statement pieces can revive empty walls.Nesolenaya Alexandra/Shutterstock

Replace vents and electric panels with decorative vent grates that match your interior design.

Decorative heater covers can hide unsightly vents.Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Increase kitchen cabinet space by putting groceries into matching storage jars.

Switching out cluttered boxes for matching glassware can instantly polish your pantry.Natalia Deriabina/Shutterstock

Use your many large coffee table books as an end table.

Stacking books is an innovative way to create an end table.InnaLu/Shutterstock

Reduce the need for additional closet space by getting a trunk for extra linens.

A decorative trunk is great storage for linens.Luoxi/Shutterstock

Buy a cheap frameless frame if you don't have the time and money to do it the right way.

Frameless photos can replace expensive framing costs.Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images

Divide a large, awkward space into several zones to make the most use of the space.

Sectioning off your space can make it more dynamic.united photo studio/Shutterstock

Update your kitchen cabinetry by replacing just a few pieces such as the handles and doors.

Updating small details in your kitchen can have a big impact.Bogdon Sonjachnyj/Shutterstock

Corral your wires, remotes, and office supplies in beautiful boxes.

Baskets and boxes can hide electronic clutter.habibHidayat/Shutterstock

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