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Big Ideas for Small Spaces
Feeling like one’s a crowd in your small apartment? Use these simple tips for decorating small spaces to make you feel like your tiny abode is a cavernous pad.
Light is key
The fastest way to enlarge small spaces is to add more light. Take advantage of whatever natural light you get by keeping window treatments as sheer as you can without giving up privacy. Mirrors can amplify what light you have as well. When decorating small spaces, placing a mirror or a bank of mirrors across from a window can really let the sunshine in! Also, hanging a light in front of a mirror can reflect the glow into the room.
Rein in the color
Keeping the wall colors light and neutral will also amplify space, since dark colors absorb light. But that doesn’t mean your apartment has to be colorless. Accessorize in bright bursts, such as throw pillows, bed and window accents and wall hangings.
Likewise, when decorating small spaces, avoid strong color contrasts between rooms when you paint or wallpaper. Contrast creates division, whereas colors that blend will allow the walls to blend as well, creating the illusion that there’s more space. A variety of textures, such as bamboo and rice paper, will add interest and dimension in your space, while keeping the feel light and airy.
Make the furniture count
In a small space, multipurpose is the key word. Since you have no room for clutter, every piece of furniture should offer a storage option, either via shelves, drawers, or a space under a seat cushion. Think balance and sleek lines when selecting furniture for a small apartment. Bulky, dark, mission-style pieces won’t work in small spaces! Scandinavian is the way to go, or any style that uses light-colored wood. Glass cases and tables also help create the illusion of space, since your eye passes through them.
Even if you don’t have a lot of room, there are simple tricks for decorating small spaces that can fool the eye into seeing more square footage. Keep it light, keep it bright and avoid dark, bulky elements and your apartment will feel like a bigger one — for the same rent!
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