If you have a small space in your home that you want to transform, but just aren’t sure how to go about it, here are some easy tips for decorating small spaces without breaking the bank.
Why are small spaces harder to decorate? Well, even with dark walls and low ceilings, a larger room will look more appealing than a small area decorated in the same way. People crave space and there’s nothing wrong with presenting your home in the best light possible.
Decorating small spaces – bedrooms
Even the smallest bedroom can be made to look cozy and welcoming rather than dark and claustrophobic. Start by clearing out all the clutter. Just put it in a box for now, and worry about it later.
Next, examine the décor. Start by repainting the ceiling. Next, if the carpet, walls or curtains are busy or dark-colored, replace them with neutral-colored, neater options. Consider stripping the wallpaper and painting the walls either white or sand.
Make sure you have natural toned, linen curtains installed that can be tied back quickly. Alternatively, opt for sheet blinds. Put in a bed without a headboard, and that features under bed storage to replace cumbersome chests of drawers.
Cover the bed in neutral, quality bed linen, perhaps with a few embellished details to catch the light. Swap bookcases for free floating shelves, painted the same color as the walls. A textured rug will lend the room some warmth, without cluttering the overall picture.
Decorating small spaces – kitchens
Before maximizing your space, tidy unnecessary items away. A plate stacker will free up space in your cupboards for small appliances like slow cookers and blenders that may currently be out on countertops.
Use the opportunity to minimize what you have to pack, and get rid of any extra items that you don’t need. After that, cunning storage options are key in any compact kitchenette. Magnetic strips are a real space saver in any kitchen, particularly for safe storage of sharp knives.
Don’t neglect the inside of cupboard doors – adhesive Velcro strips can be used to handily store spatulas and other lightweight implements, without mess or fuss. If you have the funds, I would recommend updating your flooring. Paradoxically, patterned, light-colored flooring hides any mess better than dark linoleum (black can be a mistake, especially with an outdoor cat).
Decorating small spaces – living rooms
Start by organizing your home entertainment centre. Invest in a flat screen TV and if you own several game consoles, pick the family favorite and use it as your music, movie and game player. Store the others, and put CDs and blu-rays into storage wallets rather than keeping them in their plastic cases.
If you keep a stereo in the room, digitize your CDs to save even more space, and swap your bulky system for an iPod and dock. It’s a fraction of the size and it has far greater capacity.
Cable tidy tubes will streamline the untidy wires and connectors that are left. Install narrow, vertical bookcases and arrange your books according to colour and size, for an attractive and impactful statement that lengthens your room, as well as creating an accent feature. To finish, polish all surfaces and place a square ottoman by the couch, to serve as a side table and storage facility for blankets and throws.
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by Jonathan Taylor
