6 Tips For Decorating A Small Space

If your home is on the small side, do not fret. Your don’t have to skimp on style if your space is limited at home. Here we share some top tips for decorating a smaller home like a professional.

Light It Up

Allow tons of natural light into your home which will make your space feel larger than it is. Don’t cover windows – the bare window frame is on trend – and allow natural light to flood your living areas. If you need privacy, opt for lighter shades and toss the dark drapes, so your small space will feel a lot brighter and more spacious.

Optimise High Ceilings

Emphasise high ceilings and allow this to add an illusion of space to a tiny room. Paint the ceiling in matching tones and let your walls extend all the way up – this too will add to the height of your room and play of the illusion of a more spacious abode. Accentuate tall windows with high curtains and a show-stopping wallpaper.

Innovate With Storage

In smaller rooms, storage can be tricky so think about how you can maximise every nook. Check out this fabulous staircase and bookcase in one (below). It may take some innovation, but customise the storage solutions around your small home to make full use of any available space.

Declutter your Small Space

Clutter can make a room feel closed in. Declutter and keep things clean and simple. This is a great way to visually create an illusion of order and space, even in a smaller room. Remove trinkets and accent decor and keep things sleek and minimalist so they appear more appealing to the eye.

Add an Area Rug

A rug helps to anchor a room and gives definition, even in a small space. Choosing a larger rug—even in a bold pattern—is a trick that makes a room feel bigger. Unlike smaller rugs, the large size doesn’t visually break up the floor.

Set the Tone With Floating Furniture

Resist the urge to push all of your furniture up against the walls. If you create space behind the furniture, it makes the room look wider than it is. Try it with the sofa in your living room today and test it out for yourself!