Smart placement, mirrors, and modular furniture turn cramped corners into open lounges. Practical tips you can apply this weekend.

1. Float the sofa

Pulling the sofa a few inches off the wall creates breathing room and visual depth.

2. Use vertical storage

Tall bookshelves draw the eye up, expanding the perceived ceiling height.

3. Pick low-profile coffee tables

Lower silhouettes leave more visible floor — the simplest "more space" trick there is.