Decorating for Small Spaces

Unless you have a lot of money to burn, there is a good chance that you can only afford to live in a small space. This then makes decorating quite a challenge. Your ultimate goal is how to ensure that you can have enough room to breathe without making your space look drab.

Here are great ideas on how you can expand rooms and make them look stately and airy:

1. Hang curtain rods near the ceiling.
Small homes usually have low ceilings. Nevertheless, you can always create an illusion of higher ones by simply moving the curtain rods a lot closer to them. It gives you the feeling that you have very tall windows.

2. Own multi-functional furniture.
Instead of having a simple Ottoman, choose one that can also act as storage for magazines and keepsakes. Settle for a sofa that you can easily convert into a bed at nighttime. An expandable dining table is perfect during those times when you have to entertain guests.

3. Allow more light into the room.
One of the reasons why small spaces feel cramped is because they look dark. If you have a brighter room, your room shall appear larger. There are so many ways on how you can add light. You can roll up shades, add more windows, make the front door translucent, or include more lighting fixtures.

4. Maximize the walls.
If you cannot do much on the floor, then there are definitely plenty of ways on how you can utilize the walls. You can add wall-mounted shelves, where you can place more decors or essential items such as plates and utensils for the kitchen.

5. Choose solid colors.
It is not advisable to have a lot of colors on a very small room. It makes the space look very chaotic. If you want variety, the most that you can have is three different shades. It would also be best if their hues are not too different from one another. Also, avoid painting the other rooms, such as bedrooms, in various shades. Again, you are after harmony.

6. Keep the sizes of your furniture small.
Remember that smaller things go to smaller spaces. They occupy a much smaller floor area, leaving you enough room to move comfortably from one section of your home to another. This can also be a practical thing if you have home office furniture. Even if you are running a small business in your home, it is still mainly your living abode. You still have to coordinate your home office furniture with the overall design of your house. Seriously consider the accessories. For example, instead of an ergonomic executive chair, you can look for a side chair or a beautiful and comfortable bar stool.

Lastly, when it comes to small spaces, there is one golden rule: keep things simple.

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