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Friday, April 12th, 2019
Protege Upholstery Miraval Cube
Instagram is brimming with pictures of tiny yet beautiful homes. These photos make small square footage look cute, premium and seemingly easy. But easy is the least thing that these homes are going to be, challenging, yes.
So let’s just have some real talk here. Where will you put your clothes and accessories? How will you fit your furnishings? Instead of it being cute and lovely, what you will get is a string of stressful situations.
So, how should you decorate your home when it’s on the small side?
Up You Go
Look from the floor and all the way up to the ceiling. That is how much storage space you actually have. You could have hanging shelves there or you could place wardrobes against the walls so that you maximize the space that’s actually provided to you.
The height of your wardrobes will also maximize that vertical space. Also, do not forget that small spaces make good use of available storage so it is best to keep clutter at bay.
Two or More
Smaller homes can also benefit from furnishings that come with two or even more functions. That daybed can now be used in your tiny home as a lounging seat during day and a bed at night.
A C-table can be used as a spot to put your computer on. Now remember that every piece of furniture that has more storage (hidden or not) will make living in a smaller home much more bearable.
Never sacrifice the aesthetic appeal of your furniture pieces, though.
Look At Me
Said the mirror; let mirrors become your new best friends. Line them up to create an interesting gallery or have them hung adjacent to the windows so that they make your tiny home appear brighter and much larger.
Never think that mirrors have little effect on the way that your home looks. A well-placed mirror, even just a single framed one, will have a huge impact on the way that your interior design will look.
Be Purposeful, Be You
Become an editor by connecting to your living space and recognizing the purpose of each and every room there. And every little element that you add should represent who you are, else, it doesn’t make sense that they are even brought into your home.
Keep Things Tonal
If you want to open up any space, make sure that you keep things tonal, meaning, you use several layers of colors instead of just one, eternal white wall.
Know the colors that you want from the outset. You could pick just one color and then either use the shades or the tints of that hue. This will make your interior design look dignified and collected.
And as you plan your color palette, be sure to infuse polished palettes of combined neutrals. These will further open up the space.
And Then There Was Light
Lighting will always be an important part of interior design. This is the element that has the ability to alter the mood of a room, even its perceived size. There are certain kinds of lighting that are suitable to a smaller space.
As you stay away from dark colors, make sure that the walls are light-colored so that your space becomes brighter. These walls also become more reflective, which, in the process, opens up your space.
Sin Not
Don’t commit any of the designers’ most common mistakes such as ignoring accidental architectural features. A long unused fireplace could be repurposed as your book collection’s new storage and display space.
The right lighting for vanity is also a common problem when in smaller homes. With just a small patch of space, it becomes a huge mistake to put overhead lighting in this situation. When faced with this, opt for slimmer sconces instead. Find the cigarette-shaped ones so you could still add layered lighting later on.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
The Jessica Charles Living Room Dare Storage Ottoman is a perfect dual-furniture for a tiny home.
You have probably seen many reality TV shows highlighting the joys and travails of owning a tiny house. You might even have pinned a few pictures that you think would also work for you and your family. But did you know how difficult it could be to adjust to tiny house living? It is definitely a lifestyle that does not suit everyone. So the big question is – are you cut out for it?
Tiny houses are, well, tiny. Since you will be dealing with a small space, you have to choose the stuff that you will bring in. Just imagine each day when you are able to hear the person who is currently taking a bath, or you will be able to smell every bit of food that will be cooked in the small kitchen. Now, are you really ready for that sort of experience?
Without a doubt, our nation has been enamored by the tiny houses. So if you are one of these folks who have really decided to scale down, then you have to learn a few things that can help you better adjust.
It’s a Family Thing
Remember when bad days come that you are in this as a family. Just think of it as a way to removing excess space between family members. Remember those times when the huge spaces or rooms in your home just became the home for clutter?
Now you are left with just enough space to work with so you have to make the most of it. And as a family, it becomes easier to cope with downsizing so get everyone’s cooperation. Just like many transitory phases in life, you should also inform the kids so that you are ascertained that they are also amenable to your plans. They will, after all, live with this decision, too.
As for adults, there will be huge adjustments as well such as learning how to make compost out of the toilet contents, cooking with wood, leveling, towing, and such. All these are new experiences for most people who sign up to live tiny.
Plan
A huge part of living in a tiny house is to differentiate the needs from all your previous wants. You could have four or five rooms in your past home but if you’re bound to move into a home with only a room or two, there’s bound to be major adjustments.
To avoid the shock, at least plan from the outset. Many tiny house homeowners end up having the original design of their homes altered all because they did not plan on bringing extra stuff. So the rule is to plan from the get-go.
Wesley Allen Bedroom Daybed 4320: A sofa by day and a comfy bed at night.
Acceptance
You have to accept the fact that a tiny house is not like your traditional home. You won’t be able to put in the same amount of stuff or even your junk, indoors. Also, decide on how you will set up your parking spot. Your tiny home is not an RV it is not going to be moved. Since this is so, plant the house in a spot where you think you will be able to thrive.
Most tiny house owners buy land. There are those who choose to stay mobile instead so they live in an RV and they keep moving about. These are huge decisions that you have to make soon and you better have a clear head as you make your final yeses.
Prepare for Maintenance Tasks
Even a tiny home will have its maintenance jobs. Not long after you get used to climbing ladders or cooking in a much smaller kitchen, the next adjustment would be to keep an eye on your propane levels, be wary of faulty appliances, and winterizing.
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
Palm Island’s Mangrove Small Nightstand is just right for your cute bedroom.
Try taking a drive arrive some new neighborhoods and you are likely to see street after street of gigantic homes. The ironic thing is that these homes are often occupied by small households. What if you want to break away from the assembly line type of housing? What would it take to correctly design a small home?
Some crucial decorating decisions will help make a small home remain functional yet stylish. From the outdoors to indoors, a home can be filled with energy and personality – you just have to know how to achieve both.
Colorful Accents, Here and There
Colorful accents can add life to any neutral surroundings. For instance, a vintage-looking coffee table plus a room-size area rug are the perfect combo to your small living room.
Fundamentalism
White upholstery is the assurance that your living room chairs will always be in style. Be sure to outfit a neutral living room with the most colorful accent pillows, throws, as well as window treatments.
Storage and Display
Be sure to invest in cabinets which double as a display and storage unit. Your amazing collection of books can go to a bottom shelf while photographs and paintings can be added to add some color to any neutral ensemble.
Place a tray on the corner table and this can easily function as a side bar where you can entertain a few guests.
Sophisticated Dining
The dining room – though small – can still appear chic with the right colorful accents. Use metallic accents elsewhere to add an instant glam and to offer an amusing surprise when guests sit all around the table.
Table runners in blue and white can easily spruce up a small dining area. Use white slipcovers on the dining chair duo to create a cozy area of relaxation. If you can’t find a table runner that describes who you are, then have a beach towel or even a throw blanket be the charming alternative.
A basic update such as this can make any small place come alive.
Home Office Nook
Who says you can’t have a home office in a small habitat? Don’t let any extra space – no matter how small – go unused. A nook between two cabinets, for instance, can easily be transformed to a home office. Just place a small desk and a chair and you’re good to go.
Add Kitchen Storage
The usual kitchen cupboards are there to be the appealing yet functional storage units. These organized shelves can become the element that divides the kitchen from the cozy dining area. Adding a small divider turns the kitchen to an airy yet appealing space.
Uttermost Living Room Chahna Small Bench 23605
Everything Is Light
Making a space appear larger means you have to veer away from dark hues. You can have a focal wall in gray but make sure that you use a punch of color to offset the dark color. Then make sure that the rest of the space remains crisp, open and light.
Bathroom Storage
Use narrow shelves to store your bathroom essentials, in doing so, though, you make sure that they are stored in a stylish manner. Invest also in canisters that will hold cotton balls, cotton swabs and your lotions. Keep toiletries under a lovely vanity so that there would be no unsightly items in your small bathroom.
What about those wicker baskets? These can be placed as additional storage on the shelves or hidden inside cabinets.
Well-considered Window Treatments
Making a small living room appear to be more spacious is as easy as using a floor to ceiling window treatment. This may be a simple addition but it will draw the eyes up to the wall, hence, the mind will think that the room is seemingly larger.
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