In renovating this tiny apartment, we used many tricks to make it seem much larger and airier than it actually is: * The wooden planks accent the length of the room. * Niches store books and other objects, thus avoiding clutter . * The big window adds much light and air. * The walls were painted a pure white, to add size. Warmth was added through the use of colorful fabrics, in hues of orange, red and yellow. * We used very small ( but comfortable) pieces of furniture. *The coffee table is oval , and because of its glass top - very light in appearance. * Even though the room is small, it has many sources of artificial lighting.