Looking to create more space in your home? It is possible to make a small space look and feel larger without having to break down any walls. Here are a few tricks on how to turn a cramped room into more spacious surroundings.1. Aim for Three Points of Light – Photo save – light point

An example is an overhead fixture and two table lamps. The eye travels to light first. Any space that is in a shadow is space you have wasted.

2. Ditch the Extra Furniture – photo saved extra furniture
Clear away extra furniture like a desk or cabinets, for more mingling room, do not keep that unwanted table, just because…

3. Space Out Artwork – photo saved artwork
Start at the floor and measure 57 inches up the wall. The centre of your art or photo should hang on that mark. Why it works: 57 inches is roughly eye height for most people, which opens up more space above the work, making the room seem taller.

4.  Hang a Mirror- photo saved mirror
The larger, the better. Position it across from an entryway or a window so that it reflects the natural light.

Quick 20-Minute Party Appetisers
1. Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Chutney –
Ingredients
* 12 slices white sandwich bread

* 12 ounces cheese thinly sliced
* 1 cup fruit chutney (such as tamarind or mango)
* 2 tablespoons butter

Directions
1. Form 6 sandwiches with the bread, cheese, and chutney.
2. In batches, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwiches until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. Cut each sandwich into quarters before serving.

2 .Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients
* 8 8-inch flour tortillas

* 2 cups (8 ounces) grated cheese
* 1 12-ounce container refrigerated store-bought salsa

Directions
1. Heat broiler.
2. Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle ½ cup of the cheese evenly over each. Top with 2 more tortillas.
3. Broil until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
4. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cheese.
5. Cut into triangles and serve with the salsa.
Written by Rebecca Ganesh-Ally