Decorating your home can be a difficult task, especially when decorating small spaces that may keep you away from your dream decor. We did the leg work, and focusing on specific design elements can actually make your space feel a lot larger. Here are some tips and tricks to help you achieve all of your design goals in a small space!
1. Paint the walls a light color
This hack is tried and true! If you love color and find it hard to part with your colorful walls, compromise and paint an accent wall for some spice! White is the go-to, but any lighter base will make the room feel more spacious. 2.\
2. Use different colors to differentiate each area
Color coordination is super eye-pleasing. It can also be useful when you want to separate different parts of a room for different purposes. You may be thinking, “Won’t that look inconsistent?” And, the answer is yes, only if you don’t use colors that complement each other!
3. Buy full-size furniture
This may sound crazy, but decorating with small furniture actually makes rooms feel and look smaller. Especially if some pieces are scaled to a bigger size. While scaled-down furniture may not be the solution to enlarging a small space, choice of furniture is very important.
4. Choose multifunctional furniture
Functionality is a major factor to consider in smaller spaces. Always opt for furniture with a dual purpose, like a couch with storage, or a cabinet that opens up to be a table. This will save some major space!
5. Maximize your walls
Instead of bulky bookshelves that sit on the floor, try installing some floating shelves! Though wall space is often neglected, being able to store things in places other than the floor can open up your space and help declutter other areas.
6. Mirrors
Create an optical illusion by adding mirrors around the room. Mirrors are a great way to make a room seem large and they can be really beautiful, too. We suggest having one at your entryway or in your bedroom!
7. Install artwork that sits higher on your walls
Displaying your artwork above eye level is yet another way to create the illusion of a larger space. This hack will make your ceiling look higher up!
At the end of the day, don’t let a smaller space stop you from creating your dream home. A small space is just another chance for you to get creative, so have fun and don’t be afraid to keep editing!
