More and more homeowners face having small and even tiny spaces that are always a challenge: how to make them stylish, comfortable and get maximal functionality out of what you have? The usual tips to decorate a small space are no clutter, no large furniture or décor and no bright or dark shades, only neutrals but these ideas are quite old-fashioned, to be honest. We have some fresh ways to make your small room cool, here they are.
Large Scale Furniture
The main advice for decorating a small room is usually getting small furniture but today you should do on the contrary – small furniture and a small amount of it won’t fulfill all the functions you expect. Do the following: decide what furniture is a must for this space and but it in a large size. It can be a large scale sofa or loveseat, a couple of chairs or armchairs and so on. Add on other pieces if any but keep in mind that no-clutter tip still works! Go for wall- and ceiling-mounted lamps and lights to save your floor space.
a small living room with a grey sectional sofa that takes most of space yet fulfills its function and a coffee table
a small and narrow living room with a large sectional sofa and some smaller items to complete the look
a small monochromatic sleeping space with a large bed and some artworks and nothing else at all
a tiny bedroom features only a large bed and very small nightstands plus leather stools for storage
a tiny all-neutral living room with a sectional sofa, a large ottoman and a built-in shelving unit
a small living room with a large sofa, a glass armoire and a crystal chandelier looks elegant and chic
a small boho bedroom with a large bed, some wooden and wicker items and potted greenery
a small dining space with a large table, comfy chairs and a single storage unit with wicker drawers
a small light-filled living room with a sectional sofa, a chic coffee table and a single wall-mounted shelf
a small eclectic living room with a large sectional sofa, a fireplace, a coffee table and a chair, nothing else
Built-In Furniture
Built-in furniture is a savior for everyone who suffers a small space! There are lots of built-ins to go for, from lights to storage units, and all of them will save your space and you will be able to use it for something else. Go for built-in storage drawers in your large scale furniture and you will make your space clutter-free.
a small contemporary dining space done with a bench with storage space and a couple of chairs
a small built-in home office design
a tiny and creative bedroom with a podium with much storage space and a bed placed in it
a small bedroom with a podium bed with much built-in storage that allows to declutter the space
a tiny balcony with a built-in bench that can be used to lie on and to store things inside
a tiny dining space with built-in shelves and a bench with storage drawers that solve the storage problem
a small kid's space with a built-in bed and seat unit plus a desk on the side for an ultimate look
a small home office with a fully built-in unit - a desk and open shelves to maximize functionality
Oversized Mirrors/Artworks
Mirrors are always welcome in small spaces because they visually double the space and also fill it with light reflecting it, and large scale mirrors are a huge home décor trend right now – you should definitely try them. One more idea is a large artwork, which will take over the space and create a mood – no one will notice that the nook is small! Get inspired!
an elegant and small bathroom with a bathtub and an oversized mirror to make the space light-filled
a small dining space with an oversized photograph that creates a mood
a small yet trendy entryway with an oversized mirror and a bench - who needs more
a small sunroom with an oversized artwork that takes over the whole space creating a mood
spruce up your small dining room with an oversized mirror in a refined frame
maximize the size of your mirror in a tiny powder room and you'll love the effect
a relaxed vintage bathroom with a lilac clawfoot tub and a large mirror in a white frame