How To Make a Small Space Look BIGGER 🏠 studio apartments, small homes & tiny house

[@WBCRO]

I call clutter “visual noise”; it makes my brain as jumbled as if I had the radio, a stereo and a DVD running simultaneously. Your tips are all wonderful!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

haha love it. so true, too!

[@katieallen3927]

Another technique is to only put a few decorative items on display and rotate them frequently keeping the rest in storage.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Yes!! Great tip!

[@SkyblueHippie]

Looks like this technique works better for me. My 3 most meaningful stuff are my kitties, books and art supplies (including my artwork). I cannot for the life of me let go of my artwork (except maybe if sold), so I will rotate their display and keep the rest in storage.

[@cin4195]

Izzy is so darned cute! And visible clutter is the enemy in my opinion. Love your minimal Style, thank you for the video

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

...cute but she does have her 😈 side at 4 am

[@cin4195]

@@SpaceMakerMethod yes that seems to be a kitty thing. Probably stems from napping most of the day LOL

[@reneedubuc3712]

I’ve noticed that different studio/small space experts have conflicting views about patterns, dividers, color, etc. So I’m just gonna do what I want. I’ll be my own expert for my space.

[@Aviclex]

My main sources of clutter are my diy stuff and potting items for my orchids n plants! Housed my orchids in diy ikea greenhouse cabinets and cut down on my plant collection! As for cooking, remember I told you I dislike cooking due to limited kitchen space? Now I get frozen ingredients and an air fryer. I'm more likely to cook if it's quicker and less stuff to prep!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I didn't realize you can out veggies in the air fryer!? How cool.

[@kc3503]

oh wow... the baseboard tip. What a difference it made visually in the room!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

If you can paint too... it's such an easy thing to do.

[@olivemaycards]

Love Izzy’s drink and think - what a great life! Great tips, especially about grouping or corralling small things. To make a space feel more open I try to limit how many things are touching the floor. I prefer furniture I can see under for a more open feel, and makes it easier to clean the floors too.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Oh yesssss! That's such a great tip and so effective.

[@ds7675]

Great tips, April. Even though I watched the series with your mom’s home, I didn’t realize how great the baseboards looked painted the same color as the walls. How did I miss that?? Love your channel. 😀

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

It’s crazy how much of an impact it can make!

[@tamjg]

Izzy and the cat tunnel!!!!!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

We should have known she'd be a wild woman after that🤣

[@milenaizabela818]

"Drink & Think" is a cute name for Izzy's ritual. 😆 I used your link & code to order a fountain; think it's exactly what my cat needs.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Yay! I hope she loves it! D oyou have a window you can put it in?

[@twalsh1801]

yes i personally have to be very proactive regarding stuff and clutter and less is more mentality. thanks for video and tips

[@josephdaly2015]

Izzy is loving that view. Great tips as always. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏👍💪🤞🙏💐🐈‍⬛

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thanks Mary! She loves watching all the birds on the roof next door!

[@jennifersershen927]

Always great design ideas. Please come to Chicago and spruce up my small space!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Maybe one day!

[@toocooltobeold]

I spent all day decluttering my kitchen with my daughter. I'm exhausted but we got rid of a ton of stuff.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Go Kathi! Go!

[@PigeonCarriere]

Izzy's eat fast vomit is exactly how my one cat operates so I understand you so much. We feed tiny small meals so we can avoid it most of the time

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

OMG why do they do that???!??!?! It's like they never learn. For months in America Jackson and I would wake up in the wee morning to Izzy vomiting. In one week I stepped in her vomit in the middle of hte night 3 times😵‍💫 - Do you feed yorus tiny meals throughout the evening or full day?

[@eggizgud]

Your cat is lovely. Also love how thoughtful you are about how she uses the space.

[@yousanfloc]

I love your flat. It's so calm, cosy and aesthetically pleasant. I've already been using some of this tips on my 268 sq ft studio flat. But you gave me a light bulb moment about what to do with my tiny bookcase and all the colourful books in it, which I love but really don't match my relaxing colour scheme. I'll buy white storage boxes (it's an Ikea furniture) andfit them inside with the spine up so I will be able to grab the book I want easily. You have a new subscriber. Thanks for the tips.😊

[@cecilianagy3562]

Cats need wet food too, a dry food only diet damages their kidney. Izzy is a cutie.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

She usually does, but the vet put her on a special diet right now because she's overweight.

[@Jen39x]

I don’t need auto feeder but that one is super well designed.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Right! My old one was so bleh

[@trailtoimprove]

😮 OMG! I think you justsolved my kitchen lack of counter problem.

[@Dianne-uv3bs]

I just moved into a new apartment and I love the clean look of the walls I have paintings to put up but I hesitate splattering my paintings all over the walls as you say, it may just end up looking cluttered maybe less is more in this case also they don't want nails etc. put in the wall one can use command strips but it makes it so they are stuck against the wall can remove paint and dry wall if your not careful .hmmmm what to do open to suggestions thank you ...p.s. nice video

[@setamanaha4704]

Please tell me - Where did you get that pull out under desk drawers that turn into a table - shown at the very beginning of your video at 0:07. I desperately need one of those.

[@berniv-l6548]

For adrianna’s vertical blinds you can tie them with large sheer ribbon 🎀

[@bevalexander5897]

I have to try the pet fountain. The one I had made a humming sound and the cats wouldn’t go near it. I’ll let you know how they like it.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Oh I know that sound. Ya, this one is silent.

[@AmandaRoss-s3h]

I'm moving from a 800 ft one bedroom to a 550 ft studio, and I'm kinda excited to throw away all the things that aren't needed and create clutter.

[@pierrefitch]

Just sold my 2 level home 1400 square feet going into 550 square feet myself it has a closed room just feeling stressed about the space and how to design it into what I like . I sold everything in my house 🏠 to move to smaller.

[@sonyabbuzz]

Great video!! Izzy always makes me smile...Unfortunately I could use the code for a Canadian order, BUT my furry kids will be happy when their water fountain arrives.

[@chris...9497]

Halfway through your advice about leaving breathing space, I suddenly remembered the words of Coco Chanel: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” It's the same dressing a room as it is dressing the body. Beauty is best appreciated when it's not being challenged by distraction.

[@vivian9803]

Great pointers - all! I loved this video.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katehill7675]

Well said AND done April. LKMH

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thanks Kate!

[@pilarq7886]

Hi you dont need litterbox anymore..ball up toilet paper in tub or shower floor *then flush soiled toilet paper* then rinse tub/shower floor for few seconds.. then ball up HIGH another ball so *little of it* wet as possible from rinsing or squeegee after rinsing .. Hello Kitty loved it RIP 🌺💖🌺🥰 11/22/23

[@bicmit]

i'm an artist and i don't have an atelier so half of my stuff alone is art supplies and i could NEVER live a minimalist lifestyle, it just doesn't work for me. every time i decluttered (bc *everybody* says you need to, makes you feel sm better etc), i deeply regretted it sooner or later 😂 i don't even mind some clutter, i just need all my stuff and my things around me to be content

[@nidiarodriguez6832]

Thank for all your great ideas & will definitely consider them when designing my tiny studio apartment. FYI I am a dog and cat nutritionist and two of the most important things about cats are animal protein as they are obligate carnivores and moisture because they’re derived from deserts and their anatomy is designed to get their moisture from their prey. And, the number one worst thing you can give a cat is kibble because it has zero moisture and it has hardly any animal protein and its mostly carb based so your cats digestive system has to work overtime to digest its carbs that break down into small sugars and everything thrives on sugar weather its yeast or cancer. Not to mention kibble is extruded at 450-600 degrees faraihneght. I can’t think of anything that survives those temperatures. And, it doesn’t clean your cats teeth like vets say. It cleans their teeth just like cookies and crackers clean our teeth. Also, the number one reason why cats die is kidney failure because of the excessive water drinking not being absorbed like real meat (75% real absorbable moisture). My cat eats real raw meat and actually never drinks water. She doesn’t even shed, her teeth are amazing, has amazing energy, only poops very small once a day, and doesn’t pee all day because she’s properly hydrated. and I have no vet bills. Having a pet is a luxury and it cost some money to keep one. We’re not supposed get a cat and feed it the same highly processed foods every day for the rest of their lives that they can barely digest. I’m sorry but your advertising things that contribute to our cats issues and I need to say something about it. A wonderful resource is Catinfo.org it’s Dr Lisa Piersons sight and there’s Dr Karen Becker (most fallowed vet in the world) where I get my cats recipes from.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

We also feed our cat wet food when she can stomach it. Unfortunately she's had a terrible time with most wet foods and vomits them up right after. After speaking with her vet, he put us on a specific diet for the time being.

[@nidiarodriguez6832]

@@SpaceMakerMethod if you really want to know why your cat vomits you should really consider looking up Dr Karen Becker. There’s lots of preservatives and chemicals in the can food as well which is probably why it throws. Those prescription diets are very bad and highly processed just look at the ingredient panel and see for yourself. You have nothing to lose by looking up Dr Becker and research your cat’s biological diet. Good luck!

[@corym8358]

It looks as if you've got the pictures backwards on the bathroom vanity slide. The before pic is actually the after pic.

[@haitchbee880]

Don't you just love a kitty tail moustache! 😂

[@GradKat]

Some very good tips. But I disagree about rugs; I think an area rug actually makes a space look larger. Loved the cat fountain; I ordered one for my cat’s Xmas pressie - how lucky is she?

[@KaiSosceles]

What is that drawer pullout into a table shown at 0:07 ? That looks amazingly handy. O.O

[@kennethbailey9853]

Thank you.

[@sarahq8728]

Hehe one of the before and Afters are switched around 🙊 anyone else notice?

[@MsLouisVee]

Please please please feed Izzy some wet food as well. It’s vital to his health. They must have wet food as well.

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

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[@SpaceMakerMethod]

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[@jennyjenkins877]

The true testimony came from Izzy meowing at you to hurry up and set it down so she could get her drink & think on!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

@@jennyjenkins877 Girl LOVES her drink and thinks 😜

[@helenbarrett6405]

Is this about small spaces or your cat?

[@marianfrances4959]

Wait....a hugely-long cat product ad in a short video? No thanks!

[@SirMopy]

wait so dryfood….?! no way. i love my cats, so she gets healthy good food…

[@DipityS]

Yes, aren't they just charming. Gobble gobble gobble - blurk! Really?! Sigh 🙄 However, yes, they are the most beautiful of ornaments, and make a space feel like home.

[@CobraDove1111]

Your cat is vomiting the processed Frankenfood all over your house because animals are supposed to eat RAW meat (actual FOOD). If you had to eat power bars and processed food your whole life then you would be UNHAPPY and unhealthy… You don’t want to do that, so why do you do that to your cat? Feed your cat RAW food, that is the ultimate diet that will keep them healthy and stop her puking from being malnourished. There are MANY companies making the appropriate amount of bones, muscle and organ meat food for your cat, and it’s NOT HARD to do

[@NicholsBlauner]

This trend of capitalizing words for emphasis needs to stop soon. I don’t know why you or anyone else thinks this an effective way to write

[@ripmomcovid4678]

I like the furniture, but you have to attach many of them to walls in a rental property which is not an option in many cases. I'd love afree-stnading murphy bed, but they are cost-prohibitive.

[@Naughty_8oy]

The ideas are to cover the storages, with uniform colours .. if eyes can’t see, it’s not there.. it’s all about visual.. there are really stuffs that you really need.. so just cover them up..