Jennifer Sheahan: How to make a small space look much bigger 

Many tricks enlarge even the tiniest rooms. 'Home of the Year' 2021 winner Jennifer Sheahan shares what works for her

Jen Sheahan at her home in Rathmines, the renovated artisan cottage that won the RTE Home of the Year 2021. Picture: Moya Nolan

Maybe you have a home even smaller than mine, or maybe you have a large home with some small rooms. There are lots of tips out there about how to make these spaces feel larger. 

Some — such as keep absolutely everything light and neutral — I ignored, but some I embraced. Here’s what I found worked best for me.