Decorating Small Spaces

Decorating small spaces doesn't mean sacrificing style. All you need to do is plan accordingly and make smart design choices. Here are a few to help you on your way.

 

The most important rule when decorating small spaces is to only include items you love. In a small space there's no room for anything that doesn't make you happy. With that in mind, check out these tips for designing a small space. 

 

If you feel the need to stretch out in your small space, you can make some decorating changes to make the area look and feel larger without moving any walls! With color, furniture arranging, and interesting lighting, your space won't feel so cramped.

Interior designer and author Charlotte Moss created some wonderful small space decorating solutions as seen in the Victoria Magazine's book, Designers in Residence. As shown she's designed a room that features problem-solving ideas, along with a pleasing color palette and a carefully planned furniture arrangement. One level of this multi-level townhome needed to serve as the entry, living room, dining room, and home office -- all in a relatively small area. It's a room with many lessons in color, pattern, function, storage, and comfort. We asked Charlotte to tell us about her approach to decorating this particular small space.

Just because you live in a small space it doesn't mean that you have to use small furniture. Sometimes using large pieces when decorating small spaces can actually make a room look larger.