Small spaces can be the most fun spaces to decorate. They are a little bit more challenging, but the end result can be so rewarding! Your options are not limited – you just have to make smart choices. Here are my top 5 tips on decorating a small space!
Don’t use small furniture – Small pieces of furniture will dwarf your space and make your room feel tight. Just be mindful of scale and how your furniture pieces work together. You are better off using standard sized pieces, like a sofa, and coupling it with lighter feeling accents. Choose a side table that has storage to avoid tabletop clutter.
Royal Armchair
Think vertically – Most rooms are at least 8’ high so use that height to your advantage. Hang a tall mirror, create a gallery wall using picture frames that go full height or hang a tall, eye-catching piece of art. All of these will draw your eyes up, expanding the feel of your space.
Via bloglovin.com
Multi-Purpose Pieces – When space is an issue, every piece of furniture counts so choose ones that do double-duty (or triple!). A wooden cube (like the Artemano Retro Cube) can be used as a coffee table, storage for books and magazines, or extra seating when you have guests. If they can be easily tucked under a decorative floating shelf they wont even take up any needed floor space.
Artemano Retro Cube
Don’t be afraid to go bold– Small spaces like vestibules and powder rooms are often the best places to have fun. Use a wallpaper with a large print or a strong paint color. People wrongly think that small spaces have to be white to feel airy. If the color/pattern is warm, it can be very dramatic and beautiful.
Via ritzybee.typepad.com
Use furniture with legs – furniture pieces that have legs vs ones that sit right on the ground expand your visual space. When you are able to see underneath all the furniture, your eye just continues to go. Mix these with reflective surfaces such as mirrors and your space will feel much larger than it is.
Artemano Recycled Wood Coffee Table With Metal Legs
Bonus Tip:
Only decorate with things that you love! If it speaks to you, you will always find a way to make it work regardless of the size of your room. Honest decorating is the best decorating.