All New Yorkers know that urban living comes with a lot of trade-offs. In exchange for easy access to some of the world\u2019s best museums, restaurants, business centers, and cultural institutions, we have to sacrifice natural greenery, a hefty chunk of our paycheck, and, of course, our dreams of having a cavernous banquet hall as a sitting room. But the quality of your parlor is not defined by its square footage\u2014and, with a few designer\u2019s tricks, it\u2019s easy to maximize the aesthetic appeal and functionality of even the most \u201cfun-sized\u201d living rooms. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are plenty of cosmetic illusions that can be used to make your living room appear larger than it is. But, on a base level, the best way to maximize the space in your living room is to be very deliberate in selecting the furniture and accents you choose to include.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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