Do you have a small room in your home that could use a pick-me-up? What if I told you that through decorating and design, it is possible to make a small space feel bigger?
For example: if you are working with a large room, your
options will be greater as large rooms can handle patterns and textures at the
same time. Smaller rooms however, are
not able to handle patterns and textures at the same time as the scope for your
expression is much less. This isn’t to
say that small rooms have to be boring; they simply require more planning and
consideration. A small space will generally function better on the principle of shades and
tones that originate from the same color palette.
These photos provide you with a better understanding of how to get the most out of a small room...
Choose a neat
upholstered chair with leggy pieces and skirted bottoms - it allows you to see
through to the walls and floors
Install a floating shelf - increases bedside square footage
Oversized
windows and skylights - invites in the sunshine
Paint walls a solid
color while tying in accents of the same color - white furnishings &
accessories open and brighten the room
Keep walls, linens and furniture white while adding a small pop of color - this makes a space appear bigger and feel airier
Group furniture in a
windowed corner - helps define a discrete living space
Now that I have helped
educate you on decorating small spaces, take on a weekend project to reinvent
your own small space. You never know, it might just change your life J
Have a great week!
-Marcie B.
