People who prefer small-spaces believe that they have ample room to address their comfort and needs and that they’ve greatly benefited by simplifying their lives. If you are looking to begin adopting a small-space lifestyle, here are some interior design ideas to keep in mind as you’re furnishing your space.
Space-Saving Furniture
Furniture for small rooms should be basic in color and shape. Use light woods like ash and yellow pine, or stick with white-painted pieces to keep the room from feeling confined. A loveseat instead of a full-size sofa will be better suited to a smaller room.
Keep larger furniture simple and select accents that add personality while serving multiple purposes. To ensure you have enough room for your furniture, free up floor space by choosing lighting that attaches to walls or hangs from the ceiling.
Up Instead of Out
Tall shelving units create the illusion that the room is bigger and more open. Windows should emphasize the space of the room by remaining light and airy. Curtains in pastel or neutral colors in soft, gauzy cotton work well at limiting light while providing privacy.
Plenty of Mirrors
Putting your mirrors in a small room creates a focal point, especially if placed behind a light source like a pendant lamp or candle. Place a mirror across from a window to reflect natural light.
High Ceilings
If you have high ceilings, decorate your small room with tall furniture and floor-to-ceiling drapes in lighter colors or fabrics. You can also punctuate the walls with small to medium-sized artwork, which puts the visual emphasis on the room’s vertical dimensions to make it look bigger.
Furniture as Storage
Try to add storage to your seating and other furniture. Desks that can also serve as a dining room table and furniture that can double as storage space for linen can help you create more space for moving around. Small spaces don’t require smaller furniture. You can always furnish your room with larger but fewer pieces. The scale is the most important part. The number, color, and size of your pieces of furniture should fit the room in a way that makes the space comfortable, with a good flow.
Smaller spaces have many benefits, especially when it comes to simplifying your life. It’s easy to stay comfortable when you make some important design decisions and furnish your home smartly.