Decorating Tips for Small Space
Whether you live in an apartment, sold your house for a condo in the city or simply have smaller rooms in your home, decorating areas with limited space can be a challenge. But by following some simple rules, you can easily utilize the space you have while still projecting your personal style.
Here are some ideas to consider when decorating a small room;
Plan Ahead
Think about what function you want the room to have. Will it be a guest bedroom, an office, a reading den or an exercise room? Once you determine how the room can function, you can start deciding on furniture and other decorative elements.
Cut Clutter
Universal truth is that nothing makes a small room look smaller than clutter. A wall full of pictures or tables full of magazines give the visual effect that the room can’t hold everything that it should, and therefore looks smaller in size. Remember that openness and neatness create a space that looks larger. Work on your clutter. Get rid of things you haven't used for more than 6 month.
Furniture
The key to choosing furniture is to make sure it is size appropriate and multifunctional. Overstuffed chairs and couches are better for larger rooms while a loveseat or rocking chair might be better for small spaces. Measure the room before you choose furniture to make sure it will fit. It is important to choose furniture with legs rather than covered bottoms as more space under the bed or sofa more feeling of spaciousess.
Here are some ideas to consider when decorating a small room;
Plan Ahead
Think about what function you want the room to have. Will it be a guest bedroom, an office, a reading den or an exercise room? Once you determine how the room can function, you can start deciding on furniture and other decorative elements.
Cut Clutter
Universal truth is that nothing makes a small room look smaller than clutter. A wall full of pictures or tables full of magazines give the visual effect that the room can’t hold everything that it should, and therefore looks smaller in size. Remember that openness and neatness create a space that looks larger. Work on your clutter. Get rid of things you haven't used for more than 6 month.
Furniture
The key to choosing furniture is to make sure it is size appropriate and multifunctional. Overstuffed chairs and couches are better for larger rooms while a loveseat or rocking chair might be better for small spaces. Measure the room before you choose furniture to make sure it will fit. It is important to choose furniture with legs rather than covered bottoms as more space under the bed or sofa more feeling of spaciousess.
Tips for making a space look larger
So if you are looking for ways to make your home seem a little more spacious here are some tips for making a space look larger:
- Use color wisely. Color in a room can be one of the best tools for making it look larger. There are certain colors that can make your room look much larger than it really is. Cream colors and icy blues are just a few of the best color combinations that can open up a tiny room into a bigger living area. Keep in mind that the use of color is all about illusion. Light colors can make your room look bigger and brighter. Light and brightly colored walls are more reflective which makes a space feel open and airy. This will help to maximize the effect created by natural light. If you are looking to make the rooms in your home look larger be sure to stay away from dark colors which absorb light, making the room look smaller. There are also painting tricks you can use. You can paint your walls light and use dark colors for the border and trim. Or you can paint your wall trim and moldings a lighter color than your walls. When you choose to paint your moldings light, the wall appears further back, making the room appear bigger.
- Choose furniture that fits the scale of the room. If the furniture in your room is too large it can really sap up the available space in your room. If you are limited in space you can try using multi-function furniture like a chest that can be used as a coffee table, sofa beds, chest of drawers, and beds with drawers for storage etc. By using this type of furniture you are limiting the amount of space you need to furnish the room and freeing up more available living space. Also try to stick to clean lines in the furniture. Another tip is to use an extendable dining table, folding tables and nest of tables, which can be tucked away when you don't need them.
- Choose your lighting carefully. Lighting can be a key element in opening up a space. Simply by letting the natural light flow into the room, you will be surprised at how this will open up the room and make it look larger. If you do not have a lot of natural light, you can add some lighting features to the room to make it look bigger. Having the right lighting can make a big difference. Having a large picture window can make a room seem bigger because a barrier between visitor and outside view has been removed. Instead of seeing a dimension-defining wall, visitors see an expansive view of the outdoors. In addition make sure window coverings are sheer, or are pulled back, to bring more light in. If you do not have the view you want then try using hanging plants and potted flowers near windows. Use tall lamps with bright bulbs and light colored shades to bring in color and focus attention.
- Accessories can make a difference. Not only choosing the right accessories is important but the number of accessories you choose to put in a room. Covering a room in accessories can make it feel smaller and cramped. Don't cover your walls with a lot of pictures. One large painting generally works better than a group of small paintings. If there's too much going on it can make the room feel busy and crowded. When decorating a small room it is important to create a focal point. Arrange the furniture so that focus is drawn to that area, and keep the decor in the rest of the room to a minimum (limit the number of accessories). In addition keep the floor as clear as possible. Take out large rugs to create the illusion of more floor space. Using mirrors can make your room look larger. Use a focal point and angle your mirrors towards it, which will give the illusion of depth.
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