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Photo Source: Resource Furniture, www.resourcefurniture.com<\/p>\n
Multipurpose Furniture<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re living in a small space, it might seem that you just don\u2019t have enough room for everything you need. Au contraire, it\u2019s time to get creative and find furniture that serves double or even triple duty. A bookcase that includes storage and hides a TV takes up half the wall space. A console table that folds out into a dining table can also be used as a desk if you pull up a chair, or better yet, an ottoman with storage.<\/p>\n
Dare to Decorate<\/p>\n
Just because a space is small doesn\u2019t mean it shouldn\u2019t be beautiful. In fact, using accent colours or wallpaper to define an area visually separates the walls and tricks the eye into thinking the space is bigger. Don\u2019t be afraid to use colour and pattern, even dark colours. As long as you have good lighting, it won\u2019t make the space feel smaller, but it will make the space feel cosy and inviting. Don\u2019t forget to add a statement light fixture to really make the space pop, and use a mirror to bounce the light around the room.<\/p>\n
Bigger is Sometimes Better<\/p>\n
Just because your room is small, doesn\u2019t mean all your furniture should look like it belongs in a doll-house. It\u2019s better to use a few larger pieces than fill up the room with lots of small ones. Too much tiny furniture makes a room look cluttered and smaller than it actually is. The trick is to avoid heavy-looking furniture and keep the proportions balanced.<\/p>\n
Paint Something Unexpected<\/p>\n
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Photo: Sherwin Williams, www.sherwin-williams.ca<\/p>\n
Consider painting a stairway banister, wall trim, or a piece of furniture. By transforming a bedroom nightstand bright blue or a desk chair in an unexpected orange, everything else in the room will appear larger.<\/p>\n
Experiment with colour combinations. Sherwin-Williams\u2019 Colour Visualizer allows painters to upload a photo of a room and virtually paint the space using any colour. Test out an accent wall or coat the ceiling. The right colour combination can create a cohesive look.<\/p>\n
\u201cGrey is a sophisticated colour that lends itself perfectly to intimate spaces,\u201d said Jackie Jordan, Director of Colour Marketing, Sherwin-Williams. \u201cA shade of grey that lightens up a space would be Amazing Gray (SW 7044). It\u2019s a medium tone with a touch of warmth.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Small Space Secrets \u00a0 Photo Source: Resource Furniture, www.resourcefurniture.com Multipurpose Furniture When you\u2019re living in a small space, it might seem that you just don\u2019t have enough room for everything you need. Au contraire, it\u2019s time to get creative and find furniture that serves double or even triple duty. A bookcase that includes storage and…<\/p>\n