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With the holidays right around the corner, the time for making space for guests to stay over is also upon us. You can’t offer guests more than an air mattress on your living-room floor, but you want them to have as pleasant a stay as possible. Rest easy: There are plenty of simple ways to make them feel at home, check them all out here .

Moving into a smaller home may feel like a step down, but a closer look reveals quite a few upsides: saving money, saving time and having less clutter in your life. Downsizing could be just the fresh start you and your family need! See all the benefits from downsizing here .

When you have a snug space, you have to make every inch count with some smart layout tricks and storage solutions. Do that, and all of a sudden your tiny kitchen goes from   meh   to   yay . Here are  10 amazing spaces to inspire you.

It can be hard to know how to decorate and arrange a small space, especially a bathroom. For the most part, the toilet and the sink are pretty set in stone where they are, so you'll want to try to focus on aspects of the room that you can change, like placement and layout. Check out some cool tips we found helpful when dealing with a small bathroom, below. 1. Expand your mirror  Mirrors are like optical illusions, and the bigger a mirror is, the bigger your small bathroom will appear. This is also an affordable way to improve your small space. Image via www.houzz.com 2. Install a corner sink You may not have the option to rearrange plumbing, but IF you do, putting a sink in the corner will open up your small space and give you the max size possible. Image via www.houzz.com 3.  Select a vanity with one, open shelf Not only will an open vanity give you more room for storage, it will appear to take up less space. Image via www.houzz.com ...

1. Windows - The more light that can circulate throughout your small space, the better. If you don't have enough windows, or windows that are strategically placed to let in the most sun possible, your space will be dark and seem smaller than it even is, as a result. 2. Raised ceilings - If you have the leeway to customize your home, you should consider high ceilings. Although they are an "empty" space to heat, they will make your space appear bigger, especially if you paint light colors. 3. Vary ceiling heights - When you vary your ceiling heights, it gives the illusion similar to what an open entryway can have by separating sections of your home into their own sections. This allows you to make smaller rooms bigger without building out, and instead building up. 4. Customize storage - This may be an expensive tip, but it will make your home more functional, you'll definitely prefer it, and it will add resale value to your small abode. Check out Pinterest...