Don't know how to decorate a small room? In this article, we have collected all the main tips on this topic and are ready to share the main secrets with you
Lack of space in the apartment is quitecommon problem. Small rooms filled to the brim with furniture do not feel cozy and comfortable. But with a creative approach to the interior, you can change this! Our editors will tell you about six tricks that will allow you to visually enlarge the space. Play with color
The color scheme of the interior can “change”volume of the house. Dark and bright tones give the room depth. And light and pastel shades visually expand the room. Therefore, if you use light colors in the design of your apartment, it will seem larger. The same or similar colors of the walls and ceiling will allow you to erase the clear boundaries of the room and increase the space. This simple technique often helps out residents of small houses.
You can visually increase not only the length andthe width of the walls, but also their height. A well-chosen wallpaper pattern, such as vertical stripes or columns, will create the effect of a “high ceiling.” Try playing with geometric patterns — and you’ll see that the room can change dramatically if you choose the right pattern.
Add volume
Using photo wallpapers and 3D paintings in the interior— is a common technique for visually enlarging a room. It works effectively and is therefore quite popular. A suitable pattern adds individuality and depth to the room. And thanks to modern technology, you can decide for yourself what will be depicted on the walls or ceiling.
Let there be light!
A well-lit room always seems brighterspacious. That is why it is so important to install floor lamps and sconces in the house. And to save space, use LED lamps. They are more compact and illuminate the far corners of the bedroom or living room.
If you don’t know what kind of lighting fixtureschoose, then feel free to install lamps of each type. According to designers, all three types of lighting - local, decorative and general - radically change the look of the room. A small decorative lamp on a coffee table or nightstand will diversify the interior, narrow floor lamps will look good in the corner of the room, where they give off quite a lot of light, and a low chandelier brightly illuminates the entire room.
Pay special attention to sunlight.It has a positive effect on a person's well-being and mood. Therefore, you should not block access to the window. It will be much better if you choose light and airy curtains that freely let in sunlight and create an atmosphere of lightness and calm.
Mirror effect
Another successful technique is a mirror.If you hang it opposite a light source, such as a lamp or a window, the room will visually become wider. You will achieve the maximum effect by using huge mirrors from the ceiling to the floor: they seem to "push" the wall in length and width.
Compact furniture
Tables and chairs located in the center of the roomtake up a lot of space. But if you place them along the walls, the room will visually increase. Another trick that will help you save space is folding furniture. A sofa bed and an extendable table will not only be less bulky, but also more practical. Try replacing your usual things with more compact ones. This will make you feel more comfortable in a spacious room. In addition to this technique, there is another secret: use furniture with a glossy finish. Gloss reflects light sources and the room seems brighter, lighter and more spacious.
Details matter
Small decorative items can make all the differencechange your bedroom or living room. Bright details add expressiveness and attract attention, but their abundance can visually reduce the room. So, you should not use many small paintings in the interior. They will look bulky and “eat up” a significant area of the wall. But one large and light detail will visually increase the space. In particular, a large drawing depicting dawn will decorate your home and will not take up much space.
Ultimately, the size of the room doesn't matter.The most important thing is coziness and comfort in the house. And with due diligence and ingenuity, you can create them even in a small room. Realtors Todd and Gina Davis can help you with this. In the show "Happiness in a Tiny Home" (0+), they reveal the secrets of rearranging furniture and arranging small houses - the show is aired on Saturdays at 00:00 on the Fine Living TV channel.
