How to Decorate a Small Room
Very few things are more complicated than decorating a narrow space. Such experience can make you spend a long time only to bring into the house all the things you need, without thinking to a way for them to look good.
Here are some tips that will help you in your attempt to decorate a very small room. First, you must know that the light is very important and the overall look of the room, especially the room’s size, depends on it. The mirrors reflect the light from a room and make it look more spacious.
Placed on the wall in front of the window, the mirror will have a greater effect.
Assess the degree of illumination of the room and examine well the room’s corners, taking care that they are not shaded. For more light, add lighting objects on the wall, preferably suspended. Also, make sure the windows are decorated in bright colors.
It is essential to keep cleanliness in a narrow space, although this can be a challenge: anywhere you sit down, the things seem crowded and the mess appears quickly. Therefore we recommend you to use furniture and accessories that fulfill several functions at the same time (a coffee table with drawers, as it has a storage space; beds with drawers).
It is preferable the furniture’s division in small groups, than using a large space that gathers all the objects. Also, the room will be more attractive if the furniture is placed at a certain distance from the walls and not stacked on them. Regarding the bulky furniture- the bed, the sofa, the desk, and the closet- it is appropriate that they be placed in angle in front of the wall.
Establish ‘tracks’ over the room and arrange the furniture and the other accessories around them. Let a larger space around doors and windows and try to always keep free the shortest way to reach them.
Finally, get rid of ornaments (try to use them in line and depending on the season), minimize the number of art objects, use a single color for all the walls of the room (preferably a light or a warm one), move the photo collection to a special place (such as the walls that are up the staircase, which leads in the room) and, last but not the least, use shades in the room that ensure a harmonious environment.
Mirrors are an effective decorating tool when placed in front of a vanity or the entrance to a house, enhancing the light in a room or reflecting candlelight, or making a space look larger than it is. They are also a great substitute for windows if few are present.
Hanging a substantial mirror can be a heavy task. Smaller mirrors should be hung the same way you hang other framed pieces. Purchase hooks according to their weight capacity, and use Molly bolts if necessary. Hang the mirror so that it is comfortably at eye level if it will be used in a dressing area or bathroom. Hanging multiple mirrors in a group, perhaps with different frames and in different sizes, allows heights to be staggered or symmetrical.
According to the principles of Feng Shui, placing a mirror inside the front door will confuse any “evil spirits” attempting to enter your home. Read more…