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4 ways to design a small space

4 ways to design a small space

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Whether you are living in the suburbs or an apartment in the city, chances are you feel as if you simply do not have enough space for all of your stuff. This can often make it complicated to design, as you have to balance storage concerns with every decorative piece that you want to fill a room with. No matter what the size of your living space may be, it is important that it reflects who you are through the warmth that it radiates. Nobody wants to spend time in a place that feels cold or without personality, so you will have to make do with the space that you have. Luckily, there are plenty of great ways you can put together a cohesive and exciting design scheme for your home, even if it is lacking in square footage.

Here are a few techniques to help you out:

  • "There are plenty of great ways you can put together a residence well, even if it is lacking in square footage."

    Avoid colors that are too dark: The best way to make a room seem larger than it really is is to paint the walls with colors that are light or neutral. You will want to stay away from anything that is too dark and bold, as this can give the feeling of the walls closing in on you. Dark hues and tones should be reserved for larger spaces that won't appear as constricted or claustrophobic. But for smaller rooms, you are better off sticking with colors that you would normally associate with the summer — light yellows, blues and greens.

  • Furniture should multitask: Storage space is limited in a smaller home, which is why you need to choose your pieces of furniture very carefully. Think of all the pieces that can act as storage for items you don't need at the moment — beds with drawers as well as tall nightstands or armoires. That way, you will be able to combine the natural beauty of these pieces with the functionality necessary to store away items that don't have a proper place in your home.
  • Let in natural light: As with the colors, making a room feel bigger than it is will not be possible without natural light flowing through. Be sure to keep your windows unobstructed during the day so the sun can get in. At night, you want to make sure that you have enough table and floor lamps so that the space will stay lit up long after the day has ended. A dark room will feel small no matter how large it actually is, so emphasizing light fixtures will be absolutely essential for this design process.
  • Organize each individual room: In order to maximize the space in a small room, you don't want to clutter up each area with items that are unnecessary or you no longer need. Be sure to clean out your home before a redesign, so you will not have to deal with anything that will just get in the way. For cozier homes, you are better off making your aesthetic choices as simple as possible, so that individual decorative pieces won't be lost in the mix of a complicated design.

If you are designing the interior of your household — no matter how large or small it may be — you will want to invest in new custom window coverings, which can help influence the aesthetic of a given space by determining how much light filters in to making a room feel wider. Be sure to contact Metropolitan Window Fashions to set-up an appointment for a free, at-home consultation. We're here to help you create the home of your dreams!