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Harmony and balance, proclaimed by feng shui principles, seem to be a remote vision in small spaces- such as a college room or small apartment. Is it really possible to make a small space feel larger? Is it possible to create a flow of space? The answer is YES! With a little feng shui help!

Use storage space effectively for visual serenity.

(a) In a college room, a cupboard can double as storage area for large unwieldy note folders that never look tidy even in a pile. Shoes can be stored pockets hung on the inside walls of the cupboard. Use clip hangers for multiple, thin-materialed clothes and padded hangers for clothes susceptible to hanger "bulges"; these hangers are handy for hanging multiple clothes at a time.

(b) In all small spaces, under the bed is a great storage area, even though that is usually a "free clutter" zone in larger spaces. A low hanging bed cover disguises the offending storage.
(c) A small apartment usually means a small kitchen and dining area. Hang cups on hooks inside a reachable cupboard. This frees up shelf space and reduces bench top clutter.
(d) In all small areas, display a minimal number of ornaments, and keep them small. Store other favoured ornaments safely packed in the kitchen pot drawer (the largest drawer- pots can be piled in the under the sink cupboard).) Then, each time you clean/dust, change the ornaments to give a fresh look.
(e) Keep desks and tables free of clutter. This always gives a visual sense of flowing space.

Draw visual focus from the entrance door to the furthest point in the room; this is the "power point".

(a) If a window is in line with the door, hang bamboo wind chimes for soft sound; or a crystal suncatcher; or a dreamcatcher. Alternatively, if the window view is rather "suburban", use white lacy curtains to cover it and use the above window space for a landscape of a mountain or serene scene of a lake. If that space is not available, consider seasonal landscapes placed symmetrically round the curtained window. There is always an option, an alternative remedy.
(b) Keep the line of vision from entrance door to selected power point totally free of furniture and ornament. If this is difficult, site a mirror on a side wall reflecting the power point. Again, there is always a way.

Keep the small space well lit, even if it means using the ceiling to bounce extra light from a bendable desk lamp. Keep a study area well lit with another lamp. If that requires both lamps to be on the desk, test your imagination and try

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