When it comes to a home,smallshould not mean claustrophobic.
There are countless opportunities to take advantage of when short on available space in tiny, often-overlooked areas.
Being smart about small space decorating is essential.
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Corley employed a favorite tiny-kitchen trick by covering the appliances with matching cabinet panels.
Designer Amie Corley created an inviting sitting area in her office for clients and friends alike.
In the sitting room, a sofa coordinates with the walls.
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The keys to successfully pulling off this decorating scheme are mixing and matching designs and keeping it cozy.
The solution was to purchase a unique shoe bench.
Paneled walls painted in a light tone keep the area from feeling cramped or cluttered.
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She knew she would focus her design on a round pedestal or trestle table.
For example, store dry goods in a china cabinet to create a pantry in the open.
Employ A Wheeled Wonder
No storage space in your bath?
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Use a solution on wheels (like this chrome beauty) to store towels and trinkets in style.
Movable furniture can be stored away when guests visit to reduce the appearance of clutter.
Construct Shoe Shelves
Shoes littering your space?
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Avoid this problem by stacking books vertically in one corner of the room.
You’ll add a bit of shelf space in the process once your items reach a suitable height.
Add Hybrid Seating
Tiny kitchensneed seating space too.
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Grab a stool to offer additional seating, but make it work double duty.
Extend Your Mantel
In a small space, every inch of shelf space is valuable.
Add two-tiered shelving to the top of your mantel with a shelf fastened to the wall.
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It provides a seamless addition of display space.
When space is limited, every room must serve a function.
Old Objects In New Ways
Find creative ways to use objects that you already have.
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A gorgeous set of antique champagne buckets?
When in doubt, go vertical and take advantage of wall space in small rooms.
Go Bold
Feel free to go big and bold with patterns in small spaces.
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Add touches of personality by mixing designs on beds, framed photos, and vibrant wallpaper.
Incorporate serene neutrals for a grounding base to accentuate your joyful accents.
Adorn Simply
Don’t crowd small spaces, like thisopen-air porch, with furniture and plants.
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Use well-chosen, sculptural details, like these planters flanking the porch doors.
The vertical design adds visual interest without overpowering the floor space.
A tiny planter by the front door adds just enough charm for this compact facade.
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Bare white walls give the illusion of more space.
Embrace Banquette Seating
A banquette can be an excellent go-to for flexible seating in a small space.
Carefully Curate Tabletops
Clutter is your enemy when you are styling a tabletop.
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Especially in a foyer, keep things simple with a few well-chosen lamps, frames, and beautiful objects.
Add hooks or built-in shelves to prevent someone from tripping on a mess, especially in ahigh-foot-traffic hallway.
If you don’t have much room to move, fill a small space with comfy, symmetrical seating.
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Big sofas that mirror each other create an eye-pleasing design that keeps the area clean and not crowded.
It will become everyone’s favorite nook.
It will fill the space with style, only smaller.
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Make this unique item the focal point of your decorating plan.
Cultivate Container Style
Who has room for all those pots and planters?
It’s perfect for a small porch or patio.
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you’re free to also choose ahanging basketeliminating the need for floor space.
Add Color With Flowers
For design in small spaces, flowers work wonders.
Flowers are also great for displaying holiday themes without wasting valuable space.
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Consolidate where you’re free to by donating doubles of items you rarely use.
Use Nook And Cranny Space
In a small area, every corner should be well-spent.
It adds party and prep space to a small kitchen.
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Make use of cabinets to store excess cocktail mixes and containers.
Decorate Your Walls
Take advantage of empty wall space withcreative wall art.
Transform unique decor into a focal point by converting it into a wall hanging.
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Design For Real Life
Who uses the space?
A clever, hidden door opens to a cozy bed for a sweet pup in this kitchen.
It saves space since there is no need for a kennel.
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When natural light is not an option, add overhead lighting to mimic the sun and illuminate the space.
Light will reflect off your pops of color and help them shine.
Play With Recessed Spaces
Have any awkward recessed nooks in your small studio?
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Crannies with no real purpose?
Other alternatives include using the small corner for storage, so there’s no waste of space.
Fashion Multi-Purpose Rooms
This home was a two-bedroom with a considerable need for more living space.
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Select Multi-Use Furniture
A daybed works wonders in a small space.
This queen bed-daybed hybrid was created by affixing two headboards to a mattress base.
Stack And Lean Art
Need more room to hang art on the walls?
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Stack it on the mantel and lean it against the walls.
It adds instant style and a casual, mix-and-matched vibe.
Tuck a fiddleleaf fig in the corner or line up tiny pots ofsucculentson a windowsill.
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The fiddleleaf fig will thrive in bright light and regular water, and the succulents require very little attention.
Entertain Alfresco
No space for entertaining inside?
Move outdoors and establish entertaining in your backyard or garden.
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The whole yard can be your living room if the weather cooperates.
Permanent fixtures add sophistication to the space, no matter the room’s size.
Instead of a sectional, add a sofa and loveseat next to a small table in an open corner.
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Like puzzle pieces, well-chosen furniture elements can fit together seamlessly without feeling cramped or cluttered.
Paint Walls White
It’s quintessential small-space advice:Paint your walls white.
And it’s a classic tip for a reason.
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White walls add an airy lightness that makes any small room feel more spacious.
Include rich colors in pillows or art, but for a bold addition, paint the ceiling.
A subdued pattern or combination of colors and textures can unite the space.
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Even the most eclectic rooms need a grounding basea rug can offer that stability.
Instead of leaving it open to access, the designer placed matching chairs in front of the fireplace.
This family created abunkroomby lining up four Jenny Lind beds painted in bright red.
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Creating an eat-in kitchen is easy, even if you are tight on space.
Sneak In Smart Storage
Add storage wherever it’s possible for you to think of when renovating.
This unique solution will reduce the clutter seen by visitors and add functionality to a small space.
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Opening up areas to natural light freshens even a tiny space.
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