Decorating Small Rooms

Small flats can be a bit tricky to decorate because of their lack of space. It becomes far too easy to make an already small room feel crowded. However, it’s not difficult. A minute space also makes decorating a small room or house affordable and practical. With a few tricks, you can even make a small room appear larger than it is. All it takes is a little compromise and creativity.

The most important thing to remember is not to cramp too many things into one room. There are plenty of storage solutions that can hide your possessions to free up space. For instance, a bed with drawers built into the bottom of the bed frame is a smart substitute for a chest of drawers. An alternative is getting a loft bed so that you can fit a desk underneath. If you simply must have a wardrobe, then try a wardrobe that is made for corners. They are built in a zigzag pattern to fit seamlessly in the corner.

Lofts or studio-type flats are usually one huge room with nothing separating the bedroom from the living room or the kitchen from the dining room. No worries—simply get several bookcases, chest of drawers and even plants to section off space for a bit of privacy and to give the appearance of different rooms in the house. A big couch can also act as a dividing wall.

Mirrors are ideal for making a room appear larger. Their reflective nature gives the illusion of a ‘window’ or another door leading to another room, depending on the size, which naturally makes a room feel more spacious and airy. Mirrors are also excellent for reflecting light, whether its natural light or candlelight. A brighter room also appears larger than it really is, so add more lamps and open windows to let the natural light shine in. Similarly, painting a room in lighter, cool colours will make your home look and feel more airy and open, once again giving the impression of a larger room. Soft blues and greens work best for this effect.

Lastly, substitute opaque items for clear items. This is easier to do in the bathroom. For example, substitute an opaque sliding bathtub door for a clear one. Or a clear glass dinner table or coffee table. If you can get a frameless frame-less mirror then you’ve hit two birds with one stone.