Home Decorating Tips For A Small Room
October 15, 2008 by Janice
Filed under Decorating
Just because you have a small space does not mean that you cannot do anything about it. On the contrary, there are many things you can actually do to maximize your space, and even make it look bigger.
Bigger space does not necessarily mean better, or the other way around. So before proceeding with your renovation project, think deeply if you are really decided on what you intend to do. If after seriously thinking about it you still want to push through with renovating your small space, then, the following tips should be useful to you.
First, use warm, rich colors for the rooms that you would like to project a cozy atmosphere. Perhaps, you can paint the living room in deep orange or yellow, to invite a warm and welcoming aura. Remember that the living room is often your receiving area, so it naturally has to be exactly that — warm and welcoming.
If you have a rather small space, having big appliances and furniture around will make it look even more cramped. A 60-inch television set can look overpowering in a small living room, so when choosing a particular home equipment or furniture, always think about the area where you are going to place them in first. That goes the same when choosing your furniture. Big, cushioned sofas look perfect in big spaces, but very daunting in small spaces.
Interestingly, that was the old thinking. Modern home decorating ideas suggest that having some big items in the room can actually create an illusion of space. For example, hang a huge portrait across your living room.
Also, de-clutter as much as you can. Clutter takes up space, so if your space is already small, clutter will even make it appear smaller. Let go of things you do not need. Put up a garage sale, or give them to charity. Or if you are unwilling to let go of them just yet, organize them in boxes and stack them high. You will be surprised at how much space you can actually save by doing this.
When it comes to painting, use one deep color to paint just one part of the wall, and then paint the other parts in white or in a lighter shade. This will make your room appear bigger than it actually is.
Also, maximize your space by using furniture that can hold several other purposes. For example, choose a TV rack that can double as a magazine stand; choose a bed that has cabinets underneath where you can store your towels and beddings.
All these things may sound really simple, but they are very practical, and you will be amazed at how beautiful and space-saving your house becomes after employing all these tips.
So, let not the space of your home hinder you from decorating or redecorating it. There are practically plenty of options for small spaces. Online, you can find lots of practical ideas, and if you stumble on the right site, there are many tips you can follow even if you have a tight budget.



Another tip to make a small room look bigger is to put the furniture at an angle instead of against the wall. You can create an optical illusion, because the eye will follow the longer line diagonally across the room.
However, the first thing to think when you start decorating a small room is whether you really want it to look bigger. Small rooms can be very cozy and warm, which you can enhance with some pillows and drapes in warm colors.