How do you make a small space look bigger?  Of course,  I think paint color plays a big role, but also mirrors are a great addition!   An article, Manhattan Show house Full Of Ideas To Make A Small Space Feel Bigger,  written by Jill Scott has some very helpful hints.  One is about using mirrors.  Elizabeth Mayhew of House Beautiful Magazine shared her tip about mirrors,  “You really need to do a couple of things to make your space feel much better,” says Mayhew. “Number one, hang a mirror. Mirrors reflect light. They can double your windows in your apartment instantly. Just whatever you do, just reflect something beautiful.”

Think outside the box and hang mirrors that serve as artwork, too.  The photo above from Design*Sponge shows the various shapes that mirrors come in.  Just have fun and be creative!

The mirror that not only reflects light, but also servers a purpose.  Small Space Style explains that in her entryway, “ the mirror does 2 things, makes the space appear larger and its great of that one last look before you leave. So if you only have room for a few hooks and a bench, you can still have entryway.”  Who says designers are not practical, too!

Mirrors have a use in Feng Shui. Rodika Tchi, About.com writes that the mirror brings the Feng Shui energy of the water element.  Mirrors draw beneficial energy and with proper placement can shift the flow of Chi (energy).  Mirrors bring a sense of refreshment in a given space!

Placement of the mirror and what it means:

• East (Health & Family)
• Southeast (Wealth & Abundance
• North (Career & Path In Life)

Reflect the most out of your home!

Front door color sure says alot about what is inside.  The question asked is…. which color should I pick…red, blue,or yellow?

It is something to think about when painting your exterior.  What does the front door say about you?  SouthernLiving.com has a personalized front door color chart that could better assist you in this focal point choice.  Curb appeal is a must and the front door color only adds to the overall exterior’s look.  I have a charcoal paint color on my front door with pallidian blue siding. 

According to a post by Feng Shui Your Own Way, use the color black to enhance a career.  I am sure glad I used black (charcoal) to enhance my new blogging career!  Feng Shui Your Own Way  posted on Feng Shui and front door color which I found very interesting.  The posting explained Feng Shui practioners believe the best color for a front door is determined by your personal element.  A fire person would use red for the door, but only if it is the correct direction facing South.

Wow, I guess this is too confusing for me.  I just happened to pick a lucky color for my door.  Please refer to the outline below for correct color choice…thank you Feng Shui Your Own Way for all the important info! 

• South (Fire) = Reds, pink, burgundy.
• Southwest (Earth) = Yellows or browns.
• West (Metal) = White, silver, copper or gold.
• Northwest (Metal) = White, silver, copper or gold.
• North (Water) = Blacks or blues.
• Northeast (Earth) = Yellows or browns.
• East (Wood) = Greens.
• Southeast (Wood) = Greens.

Good luck knocking on the right door of color.