The most versatile coffee table you’ll ever own is an ottoman topped with a tray. It never goes out of fashion.

There are always interesting ways to store objects that are needed in a room, e.g.. storage cubes, baskets, covered decorative boxes, ottomans. Bookshelves look very attractive with fabric covered boxes that hide clutter. Coffee Tables with low shelves can also be used to store books, boxes etc. Sometimes the more space you have the more objects you accumulate. Keep shelving organised.

Always choose the furniture first and look for pieces that are light in colour and have legs. Lighter colours occupy less visual weight and sofa’s with legs provide an unobstructed view of the floor, allowing the space to appear more open. Coffee tables in metal and glass also allow the eye to move throughout the pieces consuming little visual space while dark wood furniture has the opposite effect.

A kitchen island can be an inexpensive and attractive way to expand your counter space. An island can also help you add a second sink, dishwasher, or oven to your kitchen.