Design Drama In Your Tiny Space

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Would you want to have a show-stopping space no matter how small it is? Now you can. Know that there is also an upside to living in a small space. You pay lower rent, you live closer to the downtown areas, plus it becomes easier to achieve a cozy appeal in your home.

One of the leading misconceptions when it comes to tiny space living is to focus only on functionality. You won’t have to worry about giving up on design just because you have a small home. Being short on space doesn’t have to mean that you will fall short on style.

It’s All About Balance

Achieving correct balance between functionality and style should be your goal. Focus on having your home filled with stuff that will fit your needs while also highlighting aesthetics.

To begin, learn to delineate different areas. At first, it may seem that open space layout is the only way to go, however, this could overwhelm you in the long run. Imagine not being able to define where one area begins and where one ends.

Try to define all the separate areas. Provide a specific purpose for each area. As simple as a shoe rack could serve as the door from the entryway to the living room. You can also use a buffet between the dining room and the kitchen. This is not just a storage unit, it can also serve as the divider for those areas.

If you are enamored by a particular hobby or interest, don’t hesitate to display them. In fact, they should be able to play a key role in having spaces separated. In fact, even potted plants can be used to signify a change in space usage.

Furniture with Dual Purpose

When you’re dealing with a very small space, you have to learn to use every inch and make the most out of it. Invest in furniture that have a double duty. Focus on having pieces that have multi-purposes.

Find a sofa that can unfold as a trundle bed in the evening. A hollow ottoman can be both a storage unit and a seat. You can also have a dining table with built-in leaf which will open when you’re out to entertain more guests.

Whichever furniture that has dual purpose that you can use, use it. Find pieces that are size-appropriate, though, as overstuffed pieces will only make your space look a lot smaller.

Search for Unused Spaces

It may be easy to get stuck in a rut when you’re in a small space. Be able to use your space in the most effective manner, hey, it’s about time.

Look for these unused areas in your cute home. Find the dead spaces that do not have a purpose at the moment. Find blank walls, windowsills, corners and nooks that have remained unused for so long.

Place a basket or two on top of the refrigerator or have a corner shelf set up.

Go Up, Not Sideways

When planning to use space optimally, it is important that you plan vertically. Narrow and tall storage systems are the best pieces to use especially when you want to get the most out of a tiny space.

Place two tall bookshelves on either side of the main doorway. This will give the area a built-in sort of look. A large entertainment system can both serves as a divider and a storage/display unit for the living and dining rooms.

Organize

Storage is the key to living effectively in a small home. Invest in organizers that will help you in keeping track of your home and the rest of your life. Think of shoe hangers or corner shoe shelves. Back of the door pockets will also serve a lot of purpose.

See, design drama is still possible even in a tiny space.

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