Even though a house or apartment may be smaller than others, that doesn’t mean it has to feel cramped or cluttered. In any home, it’s not necessarily about having a lot of space but about knowing how to design small spaces efficiently. By thinking of innovative ways to increase storage space to reduce clutter and using furniture and color schemes to make your space appear larger, you can have the best of urban living in a smaller space.
Here are a few ideas for decorating in a small space that can help different rooms appear larger and free up space for daily activities.
Kitchen
Consider these small space kitchen design ideas to better utilize one of the most important rooms in the home.
Flip-Down Table
Is your kitchen not big enough for a complete dining area? No problem! Just add a flip-down table to your wall and add a funky bar chair or stool to create a small dining area.
Magnetic Strips for Utensils
Install magnetic strips on your kitchen walls to hold metal utensils, knives, and other kitchen tools. This saves drawer space and keeps your most-used items within easy reach.
Living Room
Whether your focus is on an area to comfortably lounge alone or entertain guests, these living room design ideas for small spaces will help you create a functional space.
Curtain Dividers
If you have a small space between your living room and kitchen area, use a curtain divider. By adding a curtain divider between the space, your living room and kitchen area will both appear to be much larger because they will look as if they each have their own space. Choose a light-colored or sheer curtain to maintain an open feel while still defining the separate areas.
Mirrors
Mirrors aren’t just for looking at your beautiful reflection. They can be used to make a room appear larger. Add a large mirror on the wall of your living room or bedroom to create an illusion of a larger room. For an additional technique, add multiple panels on the mirror to add the appearance of a large window and place the mirror across from a window to have light reflect in the room, which will give the room an even larger appearance.
Bedroom
Make the most of your bedroom with these small spaces design ideas.
Under-Bed Storage
Instead of having a bulky dresser in your bedroom, get a bed with dressers to keep clothes, shoes, or other essentials. You can also get a bunk bed without the bottom bunk and add storage drawers or shelves underneath to create a storage space for clothes, books, and other items that would otherwise create clutter. Use the extra space you would have used for a dresser to add a shelf for extra storage!
Multipurpose Space
Make your bedroom a multipurpose room by designing it in a way that will create space for a home office while having space for your bed or even a reading nook. This is where having a bunk bed can also be helpful because you can have a home office underneath the top bunk. You can also add a small desk to your wall for the home office feel.
Bathroom
Try out these bathroom designs for small spaces to maximize your storage and get truly organized.
Storage Containers
To reduce clutter on sinks, in medicine cabinets, and in sink cabinets, invest in storage containers for your bathroom. Place them by your sink or in the cabinet to create an organized place for all of your bathroom needs. Get different sizes so they will fit just about anywhere. You can also create your own hanging organizer for all of your other necessities and extra storage.
Vertical Space
Prevent horizontal surfaces from being overfilled by using vertical space for storage. Placing containers on wall shelves or hanging them on the back of the door is a great way to handle bathroom storage for small spaces and keep countertops clear.
Other Interior Design Ideas for a Small Home
We have a couple more tips for small space room design to help you create a home that feels light, airy, and clutter-free.
Color
Different paint and décor colors can completely alter the look and feel of different types of rooms. Add bright, vibrant colors to your bathroom and bedroom to make the impression that you have more floor and wall space. For living rooms and kitchens, add light colors such as cream or white with a vast amount of light coming in from windows to increase the appearance of a much larger space all throughout.
Versatile Storage Ottomans
Smart storage and multipurpose objects are key elements of small space home interior design. An upholstered storage ottoman can be used as an organizer, a seat, or even a table! Instead of getting extra seating, a coffee table, or storage containers, an ottoman can be used for all three. Multiple ottomans can be used in rooms throughout the house, providing easily accessible seating and storage all around your home.
Find Your Perfect Space with Keener Management
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