Small Spaces

Elevate Your Home: Small Space Design Secrets Revealed

I’m thrilled to reveal my design secrets for small spaces that will instantly transform your home into a stylish and functional retreat! I’ve included my top 10 tips for achieving a sophisticated designer look in small-scale spaces.

Whether you have a tiny apartment or just a small room that needs a makeover, these tips will help you make the most of your space.

Choose a Complementary Color Palette:

Whether you prefer light and airy or dark and dramatic, select a color palette with tonal depth. But minimal contrast to create a cohesive and visually expansive space. Layering tones of similar colors can make your room look larger.

Live with What You Love:

Donate or give away items that create clutter. Keep only what you truly use and love to free up space and maintain a clutter-free environment.

Use Skirted Tables and Upholstery for Storage:

Skirted furniture adds softness to a room and provides hidden storage space underneath for books, baskets, and more.

Opt for Furniture with Drawers and Shelves:

Maximize your storage by choosing furniture with integrated storage solutions, such as cabinets, drawers, or multiple shelves.

Maximize Kitchen and Bathroom Storage:

Use space-saving inserts for cabinets and drawers. This will keep everything neat and tidy, making the most of your valuable storage space.

Incorporate Trunks, Baskets, and Bins:

Antique trunks and woven baskets add texture and double as storage and additional table surfaces. Use them as end tables or coffee tables for a functional and stylish solution.

Add Hooks or Pegs to Walls:

Install hooks or pegs in entryways, hallways, and mudrooms. This gives practical, easy-access storage, perfect for small spaces without closets.

Use Rounded and Curved Furniture:

Rounded tables and furniture pieces improve flow and free up floor space, creating larger walkways between furniture.

Illuminate Room Corners:

Create pockets of light in room corners with table lamps, floor lamps, or sconces. This adds warmth and visual abundance to small spaces.

Embrace the Cozy Charm:

Layer textures and visual interest with rugs, fabrics, woven accessories, and unique decor to create a cozy, jewel-box space.

Ready to Transform Your Space?

Who’s ready to try out these 10 small space design tips and give your home a personalized designer look? If you enjoyed these tips, follow us on Instagram @ashleychildershome and check us out on Pinterest for a sneak peek into my daily design adventures.

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Remember that good design is for everyone. Create a home that inspires you, and have fun decorating your small spaces. Fall in love with where you live, one room at a time!

XO, Ashley