When living in a smaller space, you may feel like your interior décor options are rather limited. With humble parameters to work with, a plethora of creativity is often required to establish a beautiful home in a more modest abode. If you’re looking to transform your home into a more elegant space, we have the perfect tips for you.
1. Declutter, create space to move
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There is nothing that will make your home feel more cramped than constantly bumping into clutter. While it may be challenging to organise your space in smaller quarters, try using creative storage methods by incorporating box shelves or including add-ons in your cupboards. Just ensure that walking spaces are cleared and you’re not constantly toppling over things.
2. Use a neutral palette
@homewithkelsey welcome to my small (but sweet) home 👋 no, we don’t have a mudroom or massive kitchen but we have a space big enough to fit so many good memories and all the fancy cardboard boxes I’m too emotionally attached to throw away. I thought I would share an updated tour of our 2 bedroom rental flat in London now that I’ve turned the second bedroom into my dream home office. #neutralhome #organicmodern #modernorganic #londonhome #ukhomedecor #ukhomestyle #ukhomeaccount #ukhome #neutralinterior #neutralhomedecor #rentalhome #interiorblogger #homeblogger #homebloggeruk #homedecorinspiration #homedecortiktok #homedecorideas #neutralhomes #neutralhomeaesthetic #homedecortips #aesthetichome #bedroominspo #greeninterior #rentals #rentaldecor #rentaldecorating #smallapartment #smallapartmentdecor #smallflat #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome #midcenturystyle ♬ ceilings - Sped Up Version - Lizzy McAlpine
Integrate warm, neutral colours within your space to give it a more open, clean look. Use shades such as beige, eggshell white, and more to create a much more inviting look within your home, no matter the size. Using these palettes with furniture items with natural woods is another way to make your space look a lot classier.
3. Reflective surfaces
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Use mirrors and other reflective surfaces to make your space appear bigger. Employing these pieces strategically has a wonderful way of reflecting light and creating an illusion of a much bigger abode. This trick is great for people who live in apartments.
4. Incorporate softer lighting
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A room that is well-lit will look a lot bigger and seem much less stuffy. Both natural and artificial light will do the trick. Make your home feel more elevated by using softer lighting within the space. Open the drapes and let in the natural light as often as possible to give your place an airier look and feel.
