Small Space Decorating Mistakes
Here are some of the most common small space decorating mistakes and how to fix them.
17/06/2023
Whether you’re a single person who doesn’t need a lot of space to live in, you’re a couple just starting out, or a family living in tight quarters, the way you decorate your home can have an impact on how large your space feels. You can actually make a small area look and feel bigger using design techniques, but most people are unaware of them and make some easily fixable mistakes. The professionals at Saddle Ridge Crossing provide us with some of the most common small space decorating mistakes and how to fix them.
You Put Your Furniture Against the Walls
Most people have the instinct to push all
their
furniture against the walls of a small
room so they have all the space in the middle.
But, surprisingly, this actually has the
opposite effect and causes the room to feel
smaller. Furniture can bring depth and dimension
to a room and by eliminating one side of the
furniture, you also eliminate its full
capability to transform a room.
Leave
some space between your main furniture, such as
your sofa and television, and the walls and use
the middle of the floor for accent pieces like
chairs and ottomans. When you spread out the
furniture in an open room, it will make it feel
and look bigger.
You Don’t Have Multi-Purpose Furniture
Maximizing small spaces means that your
furniture needs to do double duty. Otherwise,
it’s taking up valuable space that could be used
for something that has more than one purpose.
For example, if your couch is just a couch and
not also a bed, you’re missing out on turning
your living area into a bedroom when someone
comes to stay. If your coffee table can’t
convert into seating when your friends come
over, you’ll have to figure out where to cram
more chairs in or they’ll be sitting on the
floor.
Whenever you shop for furniture,
look for items that can be used in more ways
than one. That way, you’ll make the most of the
space you do have when you’re using it for
different reasons.
Your Lighting is Too Bright
Lighting is always a key to how a room feels
and looks and while bright light is good for
some rooms (like the kitchen and bathroom), it’s
not great for small living rooms and bedrooms.
It doesn’t allow for tricks of shadows and light
that can give the impression that the room is
bigger than it is. Instead, everything is lit up
and on display so the room looks its size.
Try using table lamps, directional floor
lamps, sconces, or focus lighting that draws the
eye to a specific piece of work or furniture.
The idea is to attract the eye to focal points
in the room rather than its size. Additionally,
add a couple of wall mirrors to reflect the
light you do put in the room to make the space
look even bigger.
Conclusion
Almost everyone has to decorate a small space at one time or another, but it can be challenging to do if you’re making these common mistakes. Try a couple of the suggestions here and see how your space is transformed.