With the right advice and creativity, a small space can be transformed into a comfortable and elegant oasis. See 10 decorating tips to maximize every inch of your home.
1. Paint the environment
Painting a small room gives more character to the room. Choose wallpaper with a thin motif rather than something too bold. The use of delicate prints, such as small dots, on curtains, pillows or rugs also adds depth to the space. Use colors found in nature, such as moss green.
2. Fill all gaps
Take up all the awkward corners of the house by adding open shelves and filling it with books and accessories, or use the space to set up a small office.
3. Invest in multifunctional furniture
A great way to make the most of a small space is by using multifunctional furniture such as a chest that can be a coffee table, beds with storage drawers, extendable dining tables and folding chairs. Also remember to place large furniture against the walls so the space is not broken in half.
4. Change the rug to the carpet
Rugs can make spaces appear smaller, give preference to carpets, which direct our gaze to the corners of the room.
5. Play with proportion
A small room doesn’t mean it needs small furniture. In a small living room, a large sofa makes the environment much more inviting. Choose a large-scale piece – a huge clock or a wall-to-ceiling mirror. Large fixtures distract from the lack of space and focus visitors’ eyes on other things.
6. Use wall mirrors
The mirrors make any room appear larger. Hang a large mirror on the wall opposite a window or very close to one to reflect the outside environment, giving your room a feeling of spaciousness. You can also try using a focal point and aiming your mirrors at it, which will give an illusion of depth. Plus, using mirrored cabinet doors makes spaces large and uncluttered.
7. Don’t forget the windows
Frame windows with curtains and add a decorative trim. You can also install white wooden shutters to let natural light flood into your room during the day. It is also worth saying that horizontal slats contribute to the illusion of a larger room.
8. Don’t give up comfort
Try using soft, upholstered pieces. In addition, the shine of fabrics such as silk and satin in upholstery and accessories also helps to give an idea of spaciousness to small spaces.
9. Integrate two environments
If you have a long, narrow room, divide the room into two: a living room at one end and a dining room at the other. Choose some of your favorite colors to coordinate the space division. For example, use the same color for your living room pillows and your dining room curtains. This dialogue between rooms makes your home more cozy.
10. Be organized
If there’s one thing that creates the illusion of more space, it’s organization. Keep your room tidy by storing toys, plants, trinkets and other unnecessary items. Your space will instantly look bigger and much nicer.
