When I was 8 years old, I received my first bedroom. It was not much bigger than a walk in cupboard — actually, it’s used as a closet today — but I loved it back then because it was mine. I’d while away the hours rearranging things to get maximum usage out of every inch. (Needless to say, I didn’t have a lot of buddies)
You would think that experience could have instilled an aversion into little spaces inside me, however, the reverse is actually true. Even though I stand well over 6 feet tall, I have always favored small homes. I locate them cozier and more inviting. They’re better for the environment. And let’s face it: Sometimes small is all we could afford. But you will find decorating suggestions you can do to make a little space live big.
Studio Marcelo Brito
When space is at a high, rooms need to serve double duty. And nothing wastes space over a living room that is used just for company. So go ahead — place a TV in there. Here a notable wall arrangement steals focus away from the TV, so that it does not dominate the distance.
Tomaro Design Group
You could even hide the TV in a cabinet or piece of furniture. In this area the TV is sequestered behind a pair of doorways within the fireplace — much nicer than looking in a big, black display 24/7.
Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture
The area in this studio apartment doubles as a home office. It works since the desk is integrated into its surroundings and sports fitting finishes, so you’re not instantly aware that you’re taking a look at a desk. (It helps that the shirt is fantastic.) The desk chair maintains the illusion, appearing more residential than commercial.
Note the use of storage cubes instead of a conventional coffee table; they may also double as seating when friends pay a visit.
Lauren Leonard Interiors
No room for a designated office? With notebooks, almost any space can develop into a desk even a sofa table. Just pull up a seat that is nearby.
Christopher Burns Interiors
If space is tight, constantly ask yourself: How can I use this space for two functions rather than one? Here a dining area doubles as a library. It saves space, and nothing warms a room like a wall of books.
Joel Kelly Design
An area feels bigger if there is nothing to stop the eye. In this example a pair of daybeds is used rather than sofas. Because the daybeds don’t have any springs, the eye could see them outside into adjoining spaces, making the space look bigger.
The exact same concept applies to coffee tables. Because the coffee table in this area is transparent, it will take up less visual space. And to make the room look taller, drapes were mounted near the ceiling, drawing the eyes upwards.
Shagreene
If a single space needs to serve several functions, use area rugs to define the functions, rather than partitions or dividers, which stop the eye and create a space seem smaller.
Built-ins, like this bed, take a more compact footprint compared to freestanding pieces of furniture. And since the furniture is part of the surrounding architecture, it takes up less visual space as well. Plus, you can get the benefit of extra storage.
Crisp Architects
No space for a guest room? Take a Murphy bed. There are a lot of really sophisticated designs available on the industry now. And while a great one is not cheap, it would still be less expensive than including a guest space that could get used just a few times annually.
Niki Papadopoulos
When furnishing a little space, do not feel limited to little parts of furniture. The bits in this area all sit atop vulnerable legs, so that they appear to float above the ground. And when you’re able to observe the suface underneath the furniture, the space feels bigger.
Sally Wheat Interiors
Mirrors dissolve a room’s borders and reflect light, making any space seem bigger. And you do not have to limit yourself to only one: Think about placing mirrors on different sides of a space, or do an arrangement on a wall.
Hillary Thomas Designs
Forget about the old adage that little rooms need to be painted a light shade. If you paint a little room a really dark shade, the corners appear to disappear, so you can not see the bounds of this space. Additionally, dark rooms can be really comfy. And in the end of the day, is it even more important that a distance feel big or feel inviting?
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