Tips On Living In Small Places

Just because you may live in a small place, that doesn’t mean you have to live with miniature furniture pieces or plain decor.  Nor do you need to forgo luxury. Follow these steps and live large in your small spaces:

• The first rule of living in small spaces is selecting furniture with in right scale. Scale, scale, scale.
• Small spaces look bigger when the scale fits the space. 
• Always measure your entry and available space to ensure that your choice of comfortable sofa is realistic for the designated  space and that it can actually fit through the doorway. Some entries are curved or have angles that make it very challenging to get the furniture in.  If you are in doubt as to whether the sofa fits in your space, just tape the floors with the dimensions of the sofa. Getting a visual tape view before committing to a certain sofa can save lots of time, money and frustration.
  
  

  It's all about scale, scale, scale!

• Use multi-funtional pieces. For example, a side table could also be a desk. A storage ottoman can also make a great coffee table. Be creative. Multi-functional pieces are cool in small places as well as in larger ones.
• Let there be LIGHT! Add light to your space and make your home feel brighter, warmer, cozier and more inviting. Use uplighter behind the plants or in any dark corner. You can purchase up-lighters in any home improvement store.
• Use your vertical space. If you own your home, the floor to ceiling built-ins are a great way to claim more space. Floating shelves are another great option. They are visually more open, thus creating a more spacious feel while providing space for storage.

Multifunctional furniture pieces for small spaces

• Small spaces usually feel boxy and very square. Using curvy items like a round dining table, mirror and pillows will help to soften the harsh boxy look and feel of the rooms.
• Use a lighter shade of carpet to brighten up your space.  Since your space is small, you might even be able to find a remnant carpet piece that works perfectly for your place.
• If your space comes with dark wall-to-wall carpet or dark stained wood floors, cover the floor with a lighter color carpet.
• A bed is usually the biggest piece of furniture in a small space. Add luxury and depth by layering the linen and fabric. An elegant color palate and a mixture of  pattern and prints adds interest and makes the space feel arier. Luxury is  the best small-space strategy. However, if your bedroom is very small, a Murphy’s Bed will be your friend.

A Murphy Bed is an ideal solution for small spaces.