No, You Don’t Need a Huge Apartment to Have Main Character Energy

Main character energy isn’t about square footage — it’s about how you fill the space you’ve got. Here’s how to make your small space feel cinematic.

1. Create a Focal Point: That bold velvet chair, a gallery wall, or even a funky mirror. Give the eye somewhere to land and the room will feel designed, not cramped.

2. Lighting is Drama: Swap out that boring overhead fixture for a statement piece. Unexpected light sources, floor lamps, sconces — layer them for ambiance.

3. Use Your Corners: Create cozy nooks. A chair, a throw, a side table = reading corner magic. Corners are not dead space, they’re opportunity.

4. Go Big on Art: Large-scale art makes a space feel expansive. Don’t be afraid to take up wall space with something expressive.

5. Mirror, Mirror: Mirrors bounce light and make spaces look bigger. Plus, they’re great for dramatic outfit checks.