Space is always scarce. Living spaces are becoming smaller to save energy. Many people prefer to live in smaller spaces to save time and avoid cleaning. Smaller spaces are more efficient. Smaller living spaces are more attractive to those who want them to be comfortable and inviting. Some people may prefer a smaller living space but want to make it look larger.
How to manage a small living space
Many decorating techniques can make a small space look larger while still maintaining a well-designed look. With a little creativity and clever planning, it is possible to achieve this effect.
Open up the room
Small rooms can appear larger by having the right furniture. If furniture blocks the view of a window or door, the room will appear smaller. If the furniture is moved out of the center of the room and away from the walkway, the room will appear larger. Much of today’s furniture can be placed in small spaces. You can find small tables and armless chairs, as well as sleeper sofas that can be used as coffee tables. Place tall furniture against a wall. The more space you have, the more visible it will be.
Children’s bedrooms are usually smaller than adults’. Modern children’s furniture, such as bunk beds and trundle combinations, will give you plenty of room to sleep in a small room. These cribs can be converted to twin beds and then to toddler beds. This will save more space in the room.
Choose from a variety of paint colors
Space will feel more spacious if it is filled with lighter colors. For larger rooms, keep darker shades and tones and use lighter colors to brighten up smaller spaces. A room can be accented with pastel shades such as blue, light green and yellow. This makes it feel light and airy. To add vivid color to a room, use dark accent pieces.
Bookcases and shelves should be the same color as the walls. These will allow for accent items to be placed in the room but will not take up space.
Let there be plenty of light
Sunlight coming in makes space look brighter and more inviting than anything else. Remove heavy curtains to brighten up space. Lightweight window treatments such as gauze curtains or swingable drapes are best. Spacious rooms feel more welcoming. Decorate windows with blinds rather than lined curtains. Use lighting to make small windows larger. While floor lamps can add drama and light, they can also be used to illuminate a room.
Make it clean
A cluttered room looks cramped, and a small room will look even smaller. Clear the clutter and make sure there are enough counters and tables. Today’s modern furniture is meant to be seen. To make space on the table easier to find, hang family photos on the wall. Clear the kitchen counters and put appliances and cans in the cabinets. This involves going through your belongings to determine what you need and which ones you only use once or twice a year.
If necessary, purchase storage bins to store under beds and in closets. Clear clutter to make space look bigger. Clearing clutter is good for your mental health!
Use open closets
Many people think that open closets or cabinets are the choices of high-end homes, in other words, furniture that only the wealthy use. However, many custom open closets are actually not expensive at all, especially aluminum framed glass open closets, which are even cheaper than ordinary wooden ones.
The best feature of the open closet is the feeling of more space brought by the open structure. And it is very high utilization of vertical space, by adding or removing layers to deploy the use of space, practical and beautiful.
Hanging things on the wall
Instead of hanging multiple photos on each wall, choose one dramatic image. Make it the focal point and draw the eye. Mirrors can be used to reflect light and open up space. To reflect sunlight through a window, angle the mirror. A glass tabletop will also show a lot of floor space. The larger the room looks, the more space the eye will see.
Bookcases and shelves should be the same color as the walls. These will allow for accent items to be placed in the room but will not take up space.
Children’s bedrooms
A child’s bedroom can become cluttered. Modern children’s furniture, such as wall shelves and low storage units, can be used to store items off the floor and create more space. You can use a closet organization unit to organize clothes, shoes and toys. Brightly colored storage bins can be a great way to organize hobbies, sports equipment and games.
Children’s rooms can be difficult to keep clean and clutter-free. Bright baskets are a great way to store odds and ends.
Food area
Reduce the size of your dining room’s table to make it more spacious. A smaller table with leaves will make the room more spacious for entertaining guests. A china cabinet is another example of smaller modern furniture. To achieve a dramatic effect, angle the cabinet toward the wall.
Mirrored or glass cabinet doors will give the kitchen a more open feel. An open feel can be achieved by keeping surfaces clean and free of clutter. Add to your look with some brightly colored accessories.
Even small spaces can look comfortable and lived in!
