Especially in a small space, the more floor you can see, the bigger it feels.  As an alternative to heavy bookcases, solid coffee tables and deep desks, consider mounting furniture to the wall, to free up floor space and keep the room airy.  Here are a few ideas to flaunt your floor!

Painting chalkboard walls (and other surfaces) is still popular after several years of being in design blogs and magazines.  We still like the idea of a big, writeable surface – especially for kids, offices and creative people who like to change things up.

However, if you don’t want your chalk wall to look like everyone else’s, use these tips: