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Decorating 101: Opening Up A Small Space

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Whether you’re a student, a single professional or you’ve just got a small, irregular space to contend with in your home, decorating in cramped quarters can be quite a challenge. Here are a few tips to open up that space and make it your own.

Paint

Paint should be kept monochromatic; the more confusion in the room, the more crowded it will seem. You can either use light, airy colors, or choose one bold, dark color, but limit it to one wall; the remaining walls can either be painted white or an extremely light shade of the darker wall. If you’re going with the dark wall, make sure it’s a wall at the long side of the room, or the wall facing the interior of the home, depending on how the room is laid out.

For example, if you have a small, rectangular room, and the walls on either side of the entrance are longer than the wall that faces you as you enter the room, paint the facing wall the darker shade. if it is a square-shaped room, or a rectangular space that is off to the side, like a niche, paint the wall facing toawrd the center of the home the darker shade.

Furniture

The furniture should fit the room, not overwhelm it. Any larger pieces, like sofas, should have either a solid color or small designs if it’s a printed fabric. Chairs and tables should have an open design.

Finishing touches

Once you have your painting done and your furniture in place, this where then fun is. Objects d’art open up a smaller area if the are metallic or another reflective surface. Another idea to make the room seem larger is to use mirrors on the wall instead of paintings or photos. Don’t clutter them room; one or two interesting objects, or small groupings of objects, work best. If your sofa is a solid color, you can go for bold prints on the accent pillows. Light should be even throughout the space to avoid shadows.

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  1. DJ says

    September 30, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Great tips. I am trying to redecorate my home and add a new coat of paint has made such a difference and also made the walls more fun.

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