Keeping furniture light in color and size will ensure that a room with low-lying or slanted ceilings is free from the feelings of suffocation. There are so many options of furniture for those with limited square footage. “Choose shorter and chunkier seating to create the illusion of a taller space,” advises interior designer Neha Kaimal. You can also select white, cream, beige, or even glass items, as the transparency will give the illusion of a smaller footprint.