Don’t let square footage damper your design savvy. Here are some ideas for maximizing small living spaces:

• Use curtains or window panels to divide or conceal spaces in a large room.
• Choose glass doors and/or furniture to visually lighten a room.
• Stash more stuff in nesting tables.
• Keep clutter off the floor and add space with built-in storage and seating.
• Mirrors and stainless steel surfaces reflect light and create the illusion of more space.
• Turn a formal dining room into a home office or children’s play area.
• Make furniture do double duty: couch as bed and ottoman as coffee table, for example.