Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a large home in which to experiment with different styles of décor. If you live in a city, chances are you have a small house or even studio flat which limits the amount of space you can realistically decorate. Then comes the problem of fitting in furniture and creating enough storage for all your belongings.
There are few decorating projects more challenging than tastefully sprucing up a smaller living space like a studio apartment. If you've become frustrated with thinking about how you're going to fit everything in as well as making it all look nice, fear not, it is possible to create a stylish and functional space, no matter what the size.
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Bigger isn't better
Possibly the smallest living option available outside of renting a room in a house is a one bed, one bathroom studio flat. Your living space, and by that we mean your living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom, are one and the same. Some people would argue this would be an easy space to decorate but it can in fact be the hardest.
The mistake is to style and colour the one room all the same. Try to avoid matching everything up as this will make the room seem smaller. Instead, create distinct sections which define where you sit, sleep, cook and eat. A good tip is to use wooden screens, or for a cheaper option, fabrics to separate the space. Dividing the room will give you privacy where you most want it as well as giving the impression you're moving between different spaces. Also use rugs and mats over your carpet or wooden floorboards to define certain areas.
Small is beautiful
What's so great about large spaces anyway? Small is cosy and welcoming so play to your strengths and use warm rich colours throughout. White on every wall doesn't always create space so don't be afraid to use some colour on one or two of the walls. Try creating an accent wall using wallpaper and keep the other walls a paler colour. Then add texture with throws, cushions and rugs in warmer colours such as yellows and reds.
Live small, think big
There's a belief that living in a small space means you need to buy small scale furniture. Don't follow this rule. Larger pieces in a room reduces clutter and frees up valuable floor space. The same rule applies to artwork on your walls. Instead of putting up smaller frames, opt for one big bold piece of art such as a old school movie poster.
Buy furniture that has a dual purpose. A large chest of drawers will give you plenty of storage but also use it to stand your television on. Your bed will likely be your sofa too but go for the biggest sofa you possibly can rather than a two-seater sofa bed and armchair combo. If you need additional seating for guests, take a look at the LoJo range for small foot stool/seat options.
Your kitchen is likely to have the bare minimum storage but you can increase space on shelving and inside the cupboards themselves with a few innovative kitchen storage products. Take a look at the Design Ideas range for inspiration.
Remember, the size of the home doesn't matter. You can make even the smallest flat your own unique space without having to compromise on style.
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