{"id":25,"date":"2017-11-24T14:04:30","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T14:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-34-214-244-6.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=25"},"modified":"2024-12-31T16:58:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T21:58:08","slug":"design-ideas-small-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/design-ideas-small-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Small Spaces Look Bigger"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25\" class=\"elementor elementor-25\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ed0bbde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ed0bbde\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fe18ea\" data-id=\"2fe18ea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e643c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29e643c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although small rooms may seem cozy and fun, they can sometimes feel suffocating. But there are some easy ways to make small spaces look bigger, if you&#8217;re willing to do the work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As you fill your home with more belongings, storage space becomes an uncommon commodity. Trinkets begin to pile up on all your surfaces, and books get left out. We&#8217;ve all been there! <b>Even a little bit of mess can make a small space feel extra closed-in.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Just one or two items left out can leave your space feeling cluttered, especially if your space was small to begin with.\u00a0We get it, not everyone has the luxury of having extra square footage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, <b>rather than settling for a dysfunctional space, there are three easy ways you can make small spaces look bigger<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also feel free to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/8-tips-on-furnishing-a-small-apartment\/?utm_source=blog_design_ideas_small_spaces\">8 tips for furnishing small spaces<\/a>. We&#8217;re pretty passionate about this topic, so don&#8217;t be shy with your questions!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-of-living-room-1457842-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a clean and minimalist living room with inset TV, rug, coffee table, and dark couch with cream throw cushions\" width=\"1200\" height=\"728\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Small Room Design Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you live in a house or a small apartment complex, there are some easy tips and tricks that experts use to create the illusion of a bigger and more spacious home. <b>You can be this by choosing the right furniture, artwork, and ornaments.\u00a0<\/b><b style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.015em;\">Ready to get started? Here&#8217;s how you can make small spaces look bigger. Just like the experts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333300;\">1. Use statement furniture that is multi- purpose<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Low and high:<\/strong>\u00a0A sofa with low arms can make the room feel bigger. It allows you an overall view of the room from multiple angles. This also creates a sense of movement in the space.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Select furniture with a \u201cwow\u201d factor:\u00a0<\/strong>The &#8220;wow&#8221; comes from small elements\u00a0such as materials used, accents, details, and patterns. This enables you to style a room that reflects your personality. Have fun and show off your individuality!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Multi-purpose functionality: <\/strong>Selecting furniture with\u00a0a dual\u00a0purpose allows flexibility. It also removes the need for excess furniture. This can improve overall traffic flow, so that you do not have to worry about weaving and navigating through too many pieces of furniture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Show off some leg:<\/strong>\u00a0Forget skirted sofas or boxy chairs. Instead, opt for height and sleek lines with visible chair legs. This creates air flow, helps reflect light, and creates a sense of space.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Avoid small furnishings:<\/strong>\u00a0Multiple pieces of small furniture can reduce the flow of movement in the living room. Large sofas that fill the room give the illusion of space whilst maximizing comfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/three-gray-ornaments-on-white-wooden-desk-inside-living-room-1571470-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A small living room with a light gray color scheme and minimal furnishings.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333300;\">2. The ABC of <a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/art-and-furniture-artichoke\/?utm_source=blog_design_ideas_small_spaces\">artwork<\/a> for small spaces.<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0073;\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rrange smaller artworks or photographs in a group together to replicate a single piece.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0073;\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">old, oversized artwork can draw the eye upwards, becoming the focal point of the room and give the appearance of a bigger space.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0073;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">C<\/span><\/span>olors can help create unity. Coordinate your art colors with your\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft furnishings like cushions and throw rugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6441\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-of-brown-and-white-photo-frames-hang-in-wall-1058770-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A wall featuring lots of small pieces of artwork and a hat, all in the tan color scheme.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-of-brown-and-white-photo-frames-hang-in-wall-1058770-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-of-brown-and-white-photo-frames-hang-in-wall-1058770-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-of-brown-and-white-photo-frames-hang-in-wall-1058770-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-of-brown-and-white-photo-frames-hang-in-wall-1058770-1536x999.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-of-brown-and-white-photo-frames-hang-in-wall-1058770-1980x1288.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333300;\">3. Ornaments styled right.<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Larger ornaments provide more impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, creating a sleek and modern sense of style. As a result, rooms appear clean, crisp, brighter and bigger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reduce the number of ornaments\u00a0on your shelves by only displaying a few of your favorites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By keeping a few pieces of furniture or a few shelves clear of ornaments, the number of ornaments\u00a0is reduced. Your small space will appear less cluttered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Excess ornaments can be kept in boxes or in a cupboard and\u00a0rotated <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every season for a fresh look, allowing you to still enjoy the benefits of those treasured belongings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Place items on furniture with less use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This reduces breakage and increases functionality and comfort. You don&#8217;t want a guest to knock over a favorite statue with their feet on the coffee table.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Add depth with items of varying heights and in groups of two or three<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are a few additional small-space decorating tips, too:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefrisky.com\/10-ways-to-decorate-a-small-living-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to decorate a small living room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefrisky.com\/how-do-i-decorate-a-very-small-bedroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to decorate a VERY small bedroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6442\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ashtray-book-cushion-decoration-298842-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A small space living room with color coordinated throw cushions and a small coffee table with plant and ashtray.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ashtray-book-cushion-decoration-298842-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ashtray-book-cushion-decoration-298842-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ashtray-book-cushion-decoration-298842-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ashtray-book-cushion-decoration-298842-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ashtray-book-cushion-decoration-298842-1980x1320.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&gt; <b>Comment below<\/b> if you enjoyed learning how to make your small spaces look bigger! And let us know what topics you would like our designers to write about next. If you&#8217;re on a home design roll, then go read our next article on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/living-room-ideas-functional-home\/?utm_source=blog_design_ideas_small_spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to make your living space more functional.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although small rooms may seem cozy and fun, they can sometimes feel suffocating. But there are some easy ways to make small spaces look bigger, if you&#8217;re willing to do the work.&nbsp; As you fill your home with more belongings, storage space becomes an uncommon commodity. 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