When you live in a small home, organizing the living space efficiently becomes an imperative. However, decorating the space in a way that will also make you feel comfortable is quite challenging, because it can limit your creativity to the maximum. Fortunately, we have come up with a few ideas that will help you make the most of your living space.
Multifunctional Furniture
Furniture that can simultaneously function as two or three different items is perfect for small spaces. A table that can be an office desk and a dining table is a great choice. When you are buying daybeds or deep sofas, make sure you look for those that can be used as guest beds as well. Flip-flop tables, folding chairs, and murphy beds can do wonders for small spaces.
Walls are an excellent location for hanging shelves that can transform into a desk by folding the front side up and down. What is more, if you do not need a desk, but you prefer a cocktail bar, put inside a couple of glasses and bottles of your favorite liquor and open when you have your friends over. On the other hand, if you are in a need of a cute little craft station, this multipurpose shelf could also serve as that.
Use the Staircase for Storage
Most people wouldn’t even think about staircase as a storage place. However, the space under the stairs can easily be transformed into an armoire. Add a couple of drawers or shelves and make the most out of this overlooked part of the house. Whether you decide to store sheets, clothes, footwear, or tools in it, it will be the perfect place because it will not take any additional space from your little home.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Mirrors will help you visually enlarge the space. The key to achieving this effect is to position the mirrors appropriately on the walls. The best way to reflect the light and expand the space visually, is to place the mirror across from the window. You can achieve the same effect if you place a mirror on the wall that is right next to the window, or to the bi fold doors that are perfect for small spaces as well. This way you will make the window look larger which will maximize the light’s reach. Additionally, you can create a mirror wall. The idea has been popular for some time, and the key to achieving a pleasant effect instead of disorienting one is to use many similar small mirrors rather than one large mirror.
Trick the Eye
Creating optical illusions in interior design is a secret many decorators use when organizing the space. This trick is especially popular when it comes to arranging the furniture in small homes. Therefore, in order to make your ceilings look taller, place a drapery rod as close to the ceiling as possible. What is more, extend the rod as much as possible and put long draperies that will touch the floor, to make your room look taller and spacious.
Space Saving Bed
The space under the bed is great for storage. Thanks to storage saving beds, you can now double bedroom furniture items as storage furniture pieces. Forget all about the shelves and pantries that will take up the most of the space, and have a bed that has multiple drawers underneath. If you live in a tiny studio, invest in a couch that is easily transformed into a bunk bed.
Interior design has evolved enormously throughout the years, so that every home has the opportunity to look as best as it possibly can. Hang up a couple of mirrors, invest in smart furniture, do a few tricks to make the space look bigger, and you will feel as if you are living in a mansion. Living in a tiny home will feel better than ever.
