Decorating a small space is not an easy task – whether it’s an office or a home – but follow our tips to making the most of the area you have and you can create a beautiful space for yourself.
Maximise storage
You don’t need to remodel in order to solve space issues – just work within your existing space by maximising storage. This is one of the most practical solutions and can be quite cost effective. Some ideas:
- Utilise floor-to-ceiling shelves in any room
- Create storage in furniture such as chairs, sofas and beds
- Add shelves or other storage units above furniture and windows
- If you have stairs, use the empty space and add shelving units or other accessories
- Display books on their own display shelf above your sofa or desk
- Invest in beautiful storage like canisters for the bathroom, jars for the kitchen and baskets for around your home. If you can’t hide belongings behind walls and closets, you can at least display them beautifully!
Arrange furniture wisely
In a small space, every piece of furniture makes an impact. Ensure that you need every item you have and choose each piece wisely so it serves a purpose and makes a statement – don’t cram pieces in if they don’t fit. Once you have your furniture, maximise the layout of each room by positioning furniture in the most optimal spots.
Look for furniture pieces that will serve more than one purpose to eliminate clutter:
- Mount your TV to the wall instead of buying a stand
- Hang bed side lamps from the wall or ceiling instead of setting them up on two nightstands
- Hang keys on hooks near the door instead of adding a table for clutter
- Choose children’s beds with storage underneath for toys, books and extra clothing
Have an entire room that serves two purposes? For example, if your home office is also a guest room, choose murphy beds or day beds are easily concealed during the day and don’t negate a comfortable bedroom ambiance at night.
Use colours, natural light and mirrors
Colour choices are key for small spaces, and you can use them to visually expand your space. Find key pieces of wall art and accessories, but don’t collect too much clutter. If your home or unit is very small, try to unify the space by creating one similar colour pattern throughout so each room flows into the next. As a general rule, steer clear of dark shades as a prominent colour theme for your home and opt for lighter colour options. If placed correctly, mirrors can reflect light and enhance the space in your home. Place them opposite your windows to help spread light, and see how a smaller space appears both larger and brighter.
Choose the perfect window treatments
Embrace window treatments that are positioned from floor to ceiling in a small space to make the room look larger. Choose sheer window treatments to let some sunlight in – again adding light to the space and creating the illusion of a larger room.
Are you inspired and ready to start decorating your small space? Whether you need help accessorizing or just choosing which window treatments will best suit your room, our experienced decorators can help. Give us a call on 02 9712 2722 to discuss your project with our team.
