By using multiple smaller pieces of furniture, this room is now easy to navigate and can seat many people. Furthermore, the light furniture is less heavy on the eye, making this space seem even larger and brighter.

The lack of staging makes it hard to visualize what this space could be used for—a living room.

Dark cabinets emphasize the lower ceilings in the kitchen and make it feel smaller.

Staging shows off the breakfast bar, and lighter colors open up this kitchen.

A fresh coat of paint and some small decor changes transformed this room.