7 Creative Ideas to Maximize Your Small Space
Do you bump into things while walking through your living room? Would you be afraid for your life if you ever started sleepwalking? Do your pets scare the living daylights out of you jumping out at you from behind your stuff? If your answer is yes, then the chances are your space is small and crowded. let’s solve that problem together!
1. Scaling
The visual size of furniture in relation to one another is of utmost importance when you are dealing with a small space. Avoid oversized pieces that will eat up the floor. We know those chunky, cozy are mighty attractive when you want to chill after a hard day’s work, but they will make your room look like a crowded maze of unnecessary things. Go for medium to small size pieces. Plushy but small sofas, skinny chairs, narrow coffee tables, etc.
2. Zoning
In small homes, some rooms usually perform several functions For example, your living room may also serve as a dining room. To make sure it looks more orderly, you can use different-sized area carpets to create zones for each of those functions. that way your space will look well designed and cohesive.
3. Use your windows wisely
The extra light will always make a space appear larger. The eye of the observer will always drawn by the light, so if you have a large bright window the eye will naturally incorporate that view of the outdoors as part of your room. If you want to make full use of that effect, leave your windows bare and install skinny shades or simple blinds for some privacy.
4. Curves are in
Curved elements in a small room will create a sense of harmony. Straight lines and rigid corners will visually chop down an already tiny space, making it look too sturdy and disordered. Choose round furniture with soft edges to create an organic feel and an inviting and hospitable space.
5. Narrow down your color palette
Just like large furniture can make the room look crowded, a variety of colors can make it look chaotic. Instead of going for various colors, select a few favorites and stick with them. The colors will add character without overtaking the room or making it look messy. On the same note, you should avoid creating too many contrasts as they disrupt the flow of the room, enticing the eye to stop and focus on them instead of taking in the whole space.
6. Put walls to good use
Bathrooms and kitchens often end up being the smallest rooms in a small home, so make sure you use them to their full extent. That means your walls shouldn’t be just blank spaces with some lovely artwork. Utilize them by installing floating shelves and use them as both storage and display space.
7. Mirror, mirror on the wall
Disney’s Snow White will probably flop at the box office, but that doesn’t mean the mirrors are out. In a small room mirrors will visually add more light and make it appear more spacious and open. Don’t be shy with the mirror sizes either. Go big, choose unusual shapes or frames. You can’t go wrong with a mirror in a small room.
Having a small apartment or house doesn’t have to be a disadvantage. All you have to do is follow some of these tips to make your space cozy, and voila! Who needs a huge mention when you can have a comfy, charming, and well-used space?
This article was originally published on Mosaics Lab’s website.
