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Question: I need some color and decorating advice for a very small apartment. Is blue a good color for this?
Answer: You're right about using blue since cool wall colors generally tend to make walls appear to recede a bit, whereas warmer colors make them appear more advanced. Also, lighter tones will make a room appear somewhat larger than darker tones.
However, if the space does not have a lot of natural light, or if it seems dark and cold, then painting it blue may only contribute to that feeling. In this case a better solution might be to consider a pale yellow or golden tone to warm up the apartment.
See these good color information links for more information.
Mirrors and lighting are also good tools to use for small space decorating. Mirrors will expand the space, while proper lighting will really help open up the room. Find some good information about lighting with these links.
Finally, there are some useful small space storage solutions in this article discussing good furniture choices, storage options, and many other helpful ideas.