Decorating tips for Small Spaces
Decorating small spaces can be a challenge but it can also be a way to
showcase your personality and style! Wondering where to begin?
Organize your furniture-Organize your furniture into functional groups,by doing so it will help make the space feel much larger. Float your furniture away from the walls to help add volume to the room. Give your seat grouping flair by adding pops of art and wall hangings, layer pillows for extra interest but make sure the scale of accessories doesn't overwhelm the furniture.
Choose Multi-functional furniture-Maximize small spaces by making one piece serve two or three purposes, the more multi-functional a piece of furniture is the less you have to have in your home..keep it smart and simple a convertible sofa by day and by night the sofa turns into a bed! Maybe you don't have room for a desk and coffee table but by purchasing a coffee table and desk combination you can have both..the lid of the coffee table rises to become a desk and with a built-in cavity beneath the lid you can store books, blankets and other items that would normally sit on a coffee table.
Create hidden storage-In limited space every square inch counts for example, a storage ottoman under a window can hold extra bedding or a chair with storage under the cushion could hold craft supplies, books etc. Utlilize any wall space you can for hanging a bookshelf or a floor to ceiling bookcase that can double as storage cabinets in the bottom, and include a spot for the television that also works as a computer monitor. In the middle of the bookcase use a hidden shelf for the keyboard and mouse below it and use the top shelves to store as many books as you can.
Match furniture to wall colors-Stick to the same color palette for your walls and furnishings, it helps fool your eye into thinking a room is more spacious. Use neutral colors with small pieces of bold colors to accent the view. Use warm neutral colors that reflect light around the room and pair with white neutrals for an open and airy style.
Use mirrors effectively-Mirrors are a great way to give the illusion of more space, a well positioned mirror can act like a window to visually increase space and also throw light into a room. Place a mirror behind a light source like a pendant light or bedside lamp, the mirror will help maximize the light's reach and by putting a mirror beside a window or directly across from one will help maximize the effect of the natural light and outdoor views. Use a large floor length mirror behind a piece of furniture in a tight space, a mirror the same width of furniture will make the piece look prominent and have purpose to the room.
Bring in the light-Keep your window treatments light and airy letting in as much natural light that you can and hang your curtains at the edge of the windows which will make the window appear larger. In the evenings when there is minimal natural light place a floor lamp or accent table with a lamp for reading in dark corners. Use wall mounted sconces in areas that don't get a lot of natural light.
*NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS OR SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT*
Organize your furniture-Organize your furniture into functional groups,by doing so it will help make the space feel much larger. Float your furniture away from the walls to help add volume to the room. Give your seat grouping flair by adding pops of art and wall hangings, layer pillows for extra interest but make sure the scale of accessories doesn't overwhelm the furniture.
Choose Multi-functional furniture-Maximize small spaces by making one piece serve two or three purposes, the more multi-functional a piece of furniture is the less you have to have in your home..keep it smart and simple a convertible sofa by day and by night the sofa turns into a bed! Maybe you don't have room for a desk and coffee table but by purchasing a coffee table and desk combination you can have both..the lid of the coffee table rises to become a desk and with a built-in cavity beneath the lid you can store books, blankets and other items that would normally sit on a coffee table.
Create hidden storage-In limited space every square inch counts for example, a storage ottoman under a window can hold extra bedding or a chair with storage under the cushion could hold craft supplies, books etc. Utlilize any wall space you can for hanging a bookshelf or a floor to ceiling bookcase that can double as storage cabinets in the bottom, and include a spot for the television that also works as a computer monitor. In the middle of the bookcase use a hidden shelf for the keyboard and mouse below it and use the top shelves to store as many books as you can.
Match furniture to wall colors-Stick to the same color palette for your walls and furnishings, it helps fool your eye into thinking a room is more spacious. Use neutral colors with small pieces of bold colors to accent the view. Use warm neutral colors that reflect light around the room and pair with white neutrals for an open and airy style.
Use mirrors effectively-Mirrors are a great way to give the illusion of more space, a well positioned mirror can act like a window to visually increase space and also throw light into a room. Place a mirror behind a light source like a pendant light or bedside lamp, the mirror will help maximize the light's reach and by putting a mirror beside a window or directly across from one will help maximize the effect of the natural light and outdoor views. Use a large floor length mirror behind a piece of furniture in a tight space, a mirror the same width of furniture will make the piece look prominent and have purpose to the room.
Bring in the light-Keep your window treatments light and airy letting in as much natural light that you can and hang your curtains at the edge of the windows which will make the window appear larger. In the evenings when there is minimal natural light place a floor lamp or accent table with a lamp for reading in dark corners. Use wall mounted sconces in areas that don't get a lot of natural light.
*NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS OR SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT*
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