Dec
7
2011
Ten Tips For Small Spaces
Author: Theresa Anne
There is a Definite Trend Towards Downscaling
Homeowners are opting for townhouse and apartment living, and smaller and more compact homes and living spaces, whilst creating sophisticated and airy smaller homes.
Without breaking the bank here are a couple of hints to make that smaller home work for you:
• Ensure that your furniture is both small and compact in a smaller space; fussy and large pieces and very dark wooden furniture overwhelms a smaller space. If you are keen to have dark furniture a slim and dark table could do the trick perfectly.
• Get rid of a wall; by losing a wall you will open up the space and instead use screens and bookshelves to differentiate between spaces.
• As far as windows are concerned, go for simplicity. Frills and fuss won’t do at all. If you are going to use patterns, large, bold patterns will overwhelm a small space, and remember, when mixing fabrics, keep it to a minimum. Blinds and shutters are excellent alternatives for window dressings in a small space.
• As far as colour is concerned, make use of light, neutral colours that are reflective as this makes spaces lighter and airier. If you are going for light, you need not stick to white only; there are many other options, and you could select bright colours if you prefer, such as lime green, turquoise, cerise and orange. Take in factors such as how much light enters the room, and also what the room is being used for.
• If you do go for light colour paint, you can brighten up the rest of the décor with colour accents such as furniture, ornaments, and paintings as an example.
• Cut out as much clutter as possible; get as many wireless electronics so that you cut back on wires lying around. Transfer your music to a computer so that you can pack all your CD’s away.
• Be merciless when it comes to pictures and ornaments; too many of these clutter up space and make a room look full and untidy.
• Lighting makes a huge difference; corner lighting works better than overhead lights when you have a small space.
• Sliding doors are neat and save a lot of space.
• Flooring makes a huge impact; so fix the floor so that your space will seem bigger.
These are only a couple of ideas to improve on your small space; you need not be a DIY expert to make your space look light, bright, spacious and airy.
