Living in a small space is tough, especially when you have to abide by the rental rules formulated by your landlord. Moreover, decorating options are very less, since you cannot experiment much with the limited space. However, you can make a small apartment look as beautiful and spacious as its larger counterparts. All you need is to create the illusion of space by arranging the furniture and knowledge about the appropriate lighting, color of the walls etc. In this article, we have given some of the best ideas for decorating small apartment. Read more…
For efficient small space living, you have to keep in mind the area available at all times and need compact multi-functional furniture pieces and furnishings that optimize usable space quite effectively. Here are some tips from us:
* An elevated loft bed is a great item to make use of vertical room space while open shelves instead of chest of drawers can be used to accommodate more books and magazines.
Display your handmade quilts and throws that make the bed look warm and elegant at the same time.
* Fashionable bright-colored washable slipcovers can make your mismatched furniture pieces look coordinated and in harmony with each other.
* Keep things you want to hide away from view in containers that can be stored under the bed.
* Make your tiny bedroom look comfortable and inviting by adding soft pillows of all sizes and shapes.
* Maximize the use of vertical wall space by adding bookcases and shelves.
* Nail some hanging wall shoe pockets at the inside of your closet door, where you can keep your shoes, socks, gloves and even your handkerchiefs.
* Use bright colors and make use of fabrics complimenting your bed linens, throws and pillows, to add a romantic touch to your tiny home, apartment or dorm Decor.
* Use filing cabinets and decorated stackable crates as a cheap option for keeping your place organized.
* You can also use your large storage trunk as a table.
* You may like to add a personal touch to your tastefully decorated tiny home by selecting a color scheme for your walls, furniture and furnishings beforehand.
* You may utilize space underneath the loft bed by accommodating your entertainment area or work desk underneath it along with a beautiful floor lamp and ottoman to rest your tired legs. Even this ottoman can have the storage area to hide away magazines and bills to be paid.
* You may want to add a small futon for an additional seating area.
(Taken from “Small Space Living” at http://homedecor.iloveindia.com)
If you have a small house or a small closed in room, a great way to make the space feel larger is to open it up visually with an interior window. You can find old windows at garage sales, second hand stores and old house parts stores. If you are handy or have access to someone who is, this would be a great project that could completely transform the feeling of your space.
- Adding a window to a solid wall in a hallway, closet or small bath can make a space feel less claustrophobic.
- Dividing walls can define a space, but by adding a window you don’t block all the light plus you add a charming detail to the space.
- Even if you don’t actually put in glass, cutting out openings or avoiding a solid wall gives a more open feel.
- In a windowless room, you can add a window to take advantage of the view and light coming from a room that does have a window!
- Change out solid cabinet doors for glass and you’ll be amazed at how much roomier your space will feel!
- Vellum sheets, curtains, shutters or stained glass can be added to interior windows if privacy is desired!
- Changing out a solid interior door for a glass door is another way to make a big impact by visually expanding your space.
- If you want a quick or less permanent fix, a mirror can always stand in for a window.
And if you place it across from a real window, the impact is doubled! - You can even create “windows” outside to expand those dark corners!
Put mirrors on the outside of your house, hang them on fences and above potting tables!
Make the most of the space you have with a few interior windows to increase the visual size of your room, magnify and reflect the light and even give your room a brand new view!