Angle chairs slightly. To divide room areas. In entrance halls. In front of cabinets with doors or drawers. Behind desks or dining room chairs.
Paint ceilings a lighter shade than the wall.
Darker woodwork will appear smaller, lighter will appear larger. Use oversize furniture on a light wall. Make the room appear larger by placing the sofa six inches from the wall. Keep tables uncluttered. Placement tips were provided by Marlene Pearce, a principal of Marlene Pearce And Associates.