With just 350 square feet to work with, Kyle Schuneman selected furniture and decor that would keep the space feeling open and harmonious. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times) ...

B&A: An 80-Square-Foot Bedroom Redo Has 3 Tricks for Maximizing Space. ... This room redo, which is extremely tight on square footage, has a few small-space design strategies that you'll want to copy.

We turned to interior designer Janis Reed for some tips on how to decorate open spaces. 1. Consider the scale of the space when decorating a loft or a home with an open floor plan, Reed says.

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