For example, a tempered glass
shelf tricks the eye, making the room feel airier and more open than a shelf made of a heavier material.
Not exact matches
And for a widening effect, try a run of shallow
shelves to expand an alcove, or an oversized striped cushion on a compact sofa that will
trick the
eye into thinking the sofa is wider than it is.
Glass furniture (tables, chairs,
shelves) is one way to
trick the
eye.