2007-11-01 09:05:42 · 9 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
This question has been answered a LOT here, you can look back and check out other answers as well as the vast amount of info about decorating small spaces on the net, and on TV, and in magazines. It is a major specialty in the design world.
The most important thing about furnishing a small space is that everything is there for a reason, at least one. In particular:
Eliminate clutter! You can accomplish more with less if you have versatile stuff...and you will have more room leftover to breathe and function and work.
Choose things that serve multiple functions. Room divider/shelf. Furniture with built in storage, like tables ottomans and benches. Pitcher or bowl as art piece. Desk/dining table.
Keep scale in mind but that doesn't mean miniature everything. A big squashy couch with a simple shape and pattern may be a better idea than several mini chairs. You want to be comfortable. Prioritizing what you really want in each room, you might be able to get a bigger piece that you love instead of several pieces that you don't love. For instance, you may be able to have a bigger bed if you move a dresser out. These larger pieces will stand out as a luxury to you and you need a few things like this. As long as the larger pieces don't become an obstacle to you, you will enjoy them more.
Decorate all your rooms in a similar color pallete to tie the spaces together. Then it isn't so obvious that you are moving from one tiny space to another, but rather you are going in and out of smaller aspects of a larger space.
2007-11-01 09:27:34 · answer #1 · answered by musicimprovedme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tips on Decorating a Small Home
Decorating a small home or apartment can be a challenge but the outcome can be a great look combined with style and comfort. The key to a home decorating idea for small spaces is to plan carefully to make the most of the existing space without overwhelming the are
Here are tips to consider before you get started with your home decorating ideas
(continued at http://interior-decor.blogspot.com/2007/11/tips-on-decorating-small-home.html )
2007-11-02 05:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by nigyar_98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there with my little over 400 sq. ft. apartment at one time and space was always a problem. It isn't really decorating, but get bed raisers, so that you can fit rubbermaid tubs underneath, plus you can get steps for the bed. I always love those high beds. Let's see, some pictures for the walls, but not so much because it will feel enclosed. Try to frame the windows and go with lighter shades of color to make the rooms seem bigger (except the bedroom - I like a dark bedroom). You can put mirrors up to mimic more space. I never had a coffee table and have found that they take up a lot of space, but I like those fold out trays. You can find some really nice ones and I use those as in-tables sometimes. Along the lines of space, I also don't have a real bedroom suite. I have a rolling drawer set for my undergarments that I use an bedside table for my alarm clock and hang up the rest and have more plastic drawers in my closet. Maybe you can install some wall shelving for picture frames and nit-nacks.
2007-11-01 09:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by fire_n_ice723 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only advice I can offer other than that of the previous answers is to get Small Furniture. I recently worked on a Student Made House for the needy, and we designed it with warehouse furniture. The room was smaller than my bedroom at home, but by the end, it looked Huge and Fantastic. We used a small bed, and two small sets of drawers. Also, Shelves are highly useful!
2007-11-01 09:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by RIK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HGTV is the channel or site u must visit... tips and trickes to make your small space look wide and clean and beautiful
paint the walls in a light color - lemon yellow or sky blue or cream -white..
make room divisions with glass barriers... or plants.... or a two way book shelf.... store books on one side ... and decorative curios on the other....
Less is More... the less cluttered the space is ... it will b appreciated for the few items that are on display...
get vertical cabinets...
a small table with 2/4 chairs..
lighting is very important...
2007-11-02 03:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl...have you been watching HGTv? I have and now i have the decorating bug. I am redecorating my whole house. Room by Room of course. Anyway they have great ideas there and on their site www.hgtv.com. You need ways to make it feel big and roomy and comfy...go there.
2007-11-01 09:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by goodgirlabout2gobad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tear out and keep pictures from the Ikea catalog, and go from the pics.
2007-11-01 09:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by Wilhelmina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find lots of tips here:
http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/better-homes-gardens/
Click on homemaking or enter a search
2007-11-01 09:16:18 · answer #8 · answered by gunina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a 'storage' coffee table and 'storage' seating
2007-11-01 11:00:34 · answer #9 · answered by Allergic To Eggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋