analysis: Making the Most of Small Spaces in Your Home

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1. Decluttering and storage ideas

Notes:

• Cluttering Is Not Good:

  Clutter is your worst enemy when redesigning a small space. You’re already working with a limited area, and it only takes a single stack of books or a pile of paperwork to make a small room look messy.

• Of course, your decluttering method is largely contextual and depends on what you use the room for. But, in small spaces, a good rule of thumb is to remove anything that doesn’t fit the overall purpose of the room.
• So, if you have a home office, then paperwork and pens can stay, but the laundry basket or cleaning supplies should be relocated. That’s because objects that are out of place instantly make a small room look disorganized and messy.

• Use Storage Systems:

  When relocating out-of-place objects, make the most of limited storage space by utilizing space-saving hacks for small closets.

• For example, if you’re removing winter coats from your hallway, consider placing them in compression bags that suck the air out from your clothes and considerably cut down on the space they take up.
• You can also consider using chic clothing racks in small bedrooms to make the space look more visually appealing.
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• • Creative Shelving Ideas:

    You can use some creative options to store items that won’t make your small space look cluttered. Take the example from the image below.

    Note the use of crate boxes stacked upon each other for storing food canisters, wine, fruit baskets and some nick-nacks that may be needed.

    This option allows you to use vertical space that is creative and an interesting storage that compliments small spaces.

    

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    Types of Storage Options    (google images)
    	Shelving	view ideas
    	Storage Benches	view ideas
    	Storage Bins	view ideas
    	Storage Baskets	view ideas
    	Staircase Storage	view ideas
    	Rafter Storage	view ideas
    	Hook Storage	view ideas

     

    Types of Closet Storage    (google images)
    	Closet Systems	view ideas
    	Coat Wardrobe	view ideas
    	Under Bed Storage	view ideas
    	Over Door Storage	view ideas
    	Under Sink Storage	view ideas

  • Finding Storage Space:

    To keep your home clutter-free, some items will have to be stored and tucked away to keep the room tidy and neat. Perhaps some of those items can be given away; if not, then finding storage space becomes a challenge for those items that can’t be thrown away.

    

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    You can use baskets, storage bags for toys (as noted above) and other storing items. Finding the place to “tuck-it away” might include the following:

    Areas for Home Storage    (google images)
    	Attic Storage	view ideas
    	Garage Storage	view ideas
    	Basement Storage	view ideas
    	Room Storage	view ideas
    	Rafter Storage	view ideas
    	Under Staircase Storage	view ideas
    	Stair Rise Storage	view ideas

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2. Make small rooms look bigger

Notes:

• As well as being clutter-prone, small spaces can also feel cramped and a little claustrophobic. This is particularly true if a small room, like a spare bedroom, is buried within your house without access to windows.
• You can remedy the small room feel by utilizing interior design choices to make small rooms look bigger. For example, when painting small rooms, opt for lighter colors like whites, pale blues, or mild yellows.
• These colors promote a relaxed, spacious feeling and are perfect for small bedrooms or bathrooms. You can also opt for multi-functional furniture that provides both storage and seating or beds.
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• • Using Mirrors Can Help Too:

    It’s common knowledge that mirrors are great for making small rooms look larger. However, simply affixing a mirror to any wall won’t produce the best results and can look out of place in a small space.

    

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    This may mean that you hang a few mirrors in spaces like spare hallways to enlarge the space and bring the outdoors into a private room. Below are some ideas for mirror styles and Shapes:

    Mirror Decor Elements
    	Arch Mirrors	view
    	Cheval Mirrors	view
    	Floor Mirrors	view
    	Large Mirrors	view
    	Multiple Mirrors	view
    	Oval Mirrors	view
    	Rectangular	view
    	Square Mirrors	view
    	Irregular Shaped	view

    (ideas google images)
    	Antique Mirrors	view
    	Baroque Mirrors	view
    	Contemporary	view
    	Federal Style	view
    	Industrial	view
    	Georgian Mirrors	view
    	Modern Style	view
    	Rococo Mirrors	view
    	Venetian Mirrors	view

  • Deciding Best Paint Colors:

    Choosing the right color for your walls may be one of the toughest decorating tasks. Despite years of practice, even the most seasoned experts admit that it is difficult.

    Colors appear different under lighting conditions and at different times of day. It is also important that the color blends in with the rest of the room.

    

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    So what kind of color should you choose? Let’s start by viewing the examples below to find the right paint color for your living space:

    Paint Colors    (google images)
    	Reds	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Oranges	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Yellows	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Greens	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Blues	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Purples	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Neutrals	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Grays	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Tan	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom
    	Whites	for living room	for kitchen	for bedroom

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3. Embracing Nooks

Notes:

• Enlarging small spaces is one of the best-kept renovation secrets for tiny apartments. However, there’s nothing wrong with accepting a small space as it is and creating a cozy nook from window seats or transforming a small spare bedroom into a reading room.
• When creating a nook in a small room, always choose comfort over design. Nooks are supposed to be spaces designed for leisure and relaxation. So, if you create a visually attractive but uncomfortable nook, you are unlikely to spend any time in it.
• Seeing as you cannot afford to waste space in small rooms, uncomfortable nooks are a no-go.
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• • Making Your Nook Comfortable:

    Start by choosing the right seating for your nook. You’ll need something that supports your posture and fits the space.

    Mid-century armchairs usually fit this description fairly well, but you can also look into chaise-lounge chairs if you have a wide enough space.

    

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    You can add more decor around your seating, but a good chair is a must in any comfortable nook. So what kind of chair should you consider:

    Types of Reading Chairs
    	Club Chair	view
    	Chaise Lounge	view
    	Lounge Chair	view
    	Slipper Chair	view
    	Recliner	view
    	Lawson Chair	view
    	Bergere Chair	view

    (from google images)
    	Hanging Chair	view
    	Bean Bag Chair	view
    	Round Reading	view
    	Hammock Chair	view
    	Rocking Chair	view
    	Window Chair	view
    	Tub Chair	view

  • Other Nook Ideas:

    Reading nooks can be located in many different areas of your home – especially in those corner spaces that are somewhat empty.

    But if your current room layout doesn’t have enough room for a nook – or if the nook makes the room a bit crowded – consider other locations for your favorite spot to read.

    

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    One such option is a window area that can be converted into a reading nook. Another is a closet that doesn’t get much use. Or maybe some of the ideas below for reading nook spots and decorating ideas:

    Reading Nook Places
    	– Corner Room	view
    	– Under Stairs	view
    	– Window Nook	view
    	– In Closet	view
    	– Attic Nook	view
    	– Outdoor Nook	view

    Reading Nook Decor
    	Decor Ideas	view
    	– w/ Bookshelves	view
    	– w/ Houseplants	view
    	– w/ String Lights	view
    	– w/ Modern	view
    	– w/ Farmhouse	view

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4. Decorating small spaces

Notes:

• Decorating small spaces is far more fun than most folks realize. Unlike larger areas, small spaces can be filled quickly and cheaply. Small spaces also allow you to take more design risks, as repainting a hallway is much easier than wallpapering the master bedroom.
• When decorating a small space, try to follow a clear, bold theme. Unlike larger areas — which benefit from more economic use of decor and furniture — small spaces look their best when they are vibrant and “alive”.
• So consider adding potted houseplants and creating bustling wall collages. By filling a small space you add a ton of personality to your home, and you can easily scale back If you’ve gone too far.
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• • Using Potted Houseplants:

    Consider adding potted houseplants and creating bustling wall collages. By filling a small space you add a ton of personality to your home, and you can easily scale back If you’ve gone too far.

    

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    When looking for houseplants, consider those plants that help filter the air around you. These plants also add beauty to any corner if displayed correctly.

    Best "Air Cleaning" Houseplants
    	English Ivy	view
    	Bamboo Palm	view
    	Chinese Everygreen	view
    	Gerber Daisy	view
    	Dragon Tree	view
    	Mums	view
    	Peace Lily	view
    	Spider Plant	view
    	Corn Plant	view

    (google images)
    	Rubber Tree	view
    	Lemon Button Fern	view
    	Pothos	view
    	Philodendron	view
    	Parlor Palm	view
    	Aloe Vera	view
    	Broad Lady Palm	view
    	Ficus	view
    	Flamingo Lily	view

  • Corner Room Decorating

    Let’s use the room’s corner as a decorating starting point. It is space that can be left empty or become the focal point of your decorating style for the entire room.

    

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    Decorating ideas include using plants, wall galleries, and dedicated furniture pieces that don’t take much space, but allows for decor that expresses the look that you want.

    Corner Room Decor Ideas
    	Tall Houseplant	view
    	Hanging Houseplant	view
    	Wall Gallery	view
    	Standing Cabinet	view
    	Open Shelving	view

    (google images)
    	Window Seat	view
    	Storage	view
    	Media Center	view
    	Desk Area	view
    	Seating Area	view

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• CONCLUSION: All In All

  If a small space starts to feel cramped or claustrophobic, consider using a few decluttering hacks and make better use of mirrors to create the illusion of a larger room.

• If you get it right, a small space can quickly become a feature room that is sure to boost your sense of house pride.

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