I live in a home with small rooms and it can be a challenge to decorate without it looking like a cluttered mess. I'm not a professional home decorator and at the moment I can't afford one, but that doesn't mean I can't try my hand and decorating to maximize small spaces.
With the wonders of the internet, it is easy to peek into fabulously decorated homes and get inspiration. Lately, I've been on a redecorating kick and I have found that the following five tips work fabulously for maximizing small spaces.
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- Play with scale and patterns.
- Think vertically and horizontally.
- It's okay to go BIG.
- Color is key.
- Use space wisely.
Using 5 different room spaces, I've put together some great examples of these tips in action. Check them out below!
Play with scale and patterns
Despite this bedroom being small, the bed and patterns give a grand feeling. The bed takes up almost the entire width of the room, but fits perfectly and is a great statement piece. The small tables in front of the bed contrast nicely with the large bed. And the patterns on the wall and floor are offset by the plain white bedding.
Think vertically and horizontally
Kitchens tend to be the heart of a home. This kitchen is tiny, but makes excellent use of vertical space for storage or horizontal space for utility.
It's okay to go big
According to Pottery Barn when decorating a small living room, you should think big and resist the idea of choosing only small-scale furniture. Varying sizes creates visual appeal and makes the most of your space.
Color is key
A small bathroom can feel stifling and yet this tiny lieu has a calming and soothing effect. The color on the walls is key to created the ambiance.
Use space wisely
You may not have a lot of space to work with, but you can work the space you have wisely. This home office was created in a space that is 44-by-22-inches and it totally works.
