5 Ways to Un-Cramp Your Living Room

Quick ways to make your living room seem more spacious.

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• Choose just a few pieces of furniture -- declutter!



• Choose light colors for the furniture and your wall paint, and match some of the furniture to the walls. Avoid busy prints in upholstery.



• Choose low-slung, unobtrusive furniture and don't block windows or doors.



• Choose tables with glass or mirror tops.



• Choose sheer fabrics for window treatments and tablecloths.

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Like all growing boys, my teenage grandson, Jermon, was constantly hungry. I went to my refrigerator to find something he might like to eat. After poking around a bit and moving the milk and juice cartons, I spotted a bowl of leftover chili. "Hey, Jermon," I called out excitedly. He came running into the kitchen. "Look! I found some chili." Struggling to be polite, he said, "If you're that surprised, I'm not really sure I want it."

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