If you’re like most people, you know that selling your home requires you to make it look its best (and biggest). Prospective buyers want to envision themselves living in it, and if they can’t do that, they won’t make an offer. With that said, there are four items that can make any space feel small (even if it’s not) – and if you have any of them, you should probably take them out before people begin touring your home.

4 Things You Should Remove if a Space Feels Small

Check out the four things you should nix immediately if they’re making your space feel smaller:

1. Food packaging that comes from the manufacturer
2. Big pieces of furniture that don’t feature decorative embellishments
3. Countertop appliances
4. Moving boxes

Here’s a closer look at each.

Space-Hog #1: Food Packaging That Comes From the Manufacturer

Invest in trendy jars, canisters and boxes for your pantry – the packaging that comes from the manufacturer is big and bulky, and takes up a lot more space than you may think it does in your pantry. By putting your grocery items in your own packaging, you’re saving space and making your pantry appear roomy enough to store whatever your home’s next owner brings in.

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Space-Hog #2: Big Pieces of Furniture That Don’t Feature Decorative Embellishments

You may love that big, comfy couch – but if it’s taking up a ton of space in your living room and isn’t adding anything visually to the room, it’s got to go. The same goes for that huge armoire in your bedroom – unless it’s absolutely essential, get rid of it and replace it with something that’s both stylish and space-saving.

Space-Hog #3: Countertop Appliances

Your toaster, coffeemaker and other countertop appliances may be convenient – but they’re also taking up valuable counter space that could be used to make your kitchen appear larger. If you can, find a place for them in a cabinet or on a shelf so they’re out of the way but still easily accessible.

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Space-Hog #4: Moving Boxes

If you’re in the process of packing up your home to move, chances are you have a few (or more) moving boxes lying around. But even if they’re empty, they can make a space feel smaller – so get rid of them as soon as you can.