You've purchased your first home, or are about to, and though it may not be the biggest abode, it's all yours. Small spaces do require some careful planning in order to maximize every inch while staying true to your vision of “home.” Well, you can have your cake and eat it too. The secret to success is all in the planning. Here are five easy tips for decorating and making the most of your space, whatever its square footage.
#1 First impressions count
What’s the first thing you see when you enter a room? Is it pleasing? Inviting? Does it reflect what you want the room to say about you and your lifestyle? Arrange your furniture so the entrance to the room is welcoming and establishes a good flow of traffic. Avoid blocking the main entrance to a room with bulky furniture.
#2 Pleasing proportions
For furniture to serve its function, it must be well proportioned to the room. The rule of thumb is this: the smaller the room, the smaller the furniture's scale. This principle also applies to accessories and artwork.
#3 Leave the traffic jam for the road
Avoid dodging around furniture, keep high-traffic areas clear, and ensure you can open doors without bumping into anything.
#4 Focus!
Plan each room around a focal point. Emphasize your favourite feature by arranging your furniture around it. Examine your space first to determine its architectural assets. Ask yourself, does it have a great view, or perhaps a cozy fireplace as its main feature? Accentuate the positive.
#5 Measure twice, buy once
Have you ever bought a couch and brought it home, only to realize it doesn’t fit through the door? The old “measure twice, cut once” adage will save you frustration, time and money. Always make sure the door size will accommodate the largest furniture piece. Don’t forget to take your tape measure into the stairwell/elevator and corridors too.
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