3 top-rated Airbnb hosts tell us how to make the most of a small space

Whether it's due to an uptight landlord, a small budget, or a lack of inspiration, making a small space beautiful - or even comfortable - can be a challenge.

As we get ready to host families and friends this help, or look ahead to a January clearout and fresh start, we asked three highly-rated Airbnb hosts - Tiree, Jonathan, and Alexis - how they make modest rooms look spacious.

Through their experiences hosting a home in Cartmel, the oddly-shaped "Jack Sparrow House" in Cornwall, and an apartment in Edinburgh respectively, the hosts have learned a lot about decorating to please.

Here are their top tips for making your petite place look like a palace. Their surnames are not given on Airbnb for privacy reasons.