Home Interior Design Trends for Small-Space Living
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As any renter knows, small-space living has its own unique set of design challenges. These are hurdles that those who live in bigger spaces don’t have to deal with. For instance, when space is at a premium, which furniture pieces do you keep, and which should you ditch? If a landlord allows it, or if you own a very small house, should you paint the walls? What color? Furthermore, where on earth do you put everything?
Thankfully, the latest home interior design trends answer a lot of these questions. Read on to discover some smart, trendy solutions for your small space.
1. Double-Duty Furniture
An expensive piece of furniture is no good in a small space if it’s impractical. This applies to everything from that uncomfortable designer loveseat, to the dining table that seats six in a two-person household. In a small space, you have to think about usefulness – it can’t be all about looks. Furniture pieces with multiple functions are therefore a much better investment. Think coffee tables with hidden storage, dining tables that can expand or contract with the addition (or removal) of leaves, and ottomans that serve as extra guest seating, as well as a spot to prop up your feet when you watch TV.
2. Storage, Storage, Storage
Go to any home store and you’ll see entire sections devoted to bins, boxes, carts, and cubbies expressly meant for stashing your extra stuff. A big trend in home design is minimal clutter, and this is hugely important for homes where space is at a premium; any messy piles will instantly make a room feel smaller than it really is. Bins, in particular, are perfect for hiding stray remotes, phone chargers, piles of magazines or newspapers, and toys.
3. Room Dividers
For extremely small homes or apartments, especially studio living, room dividers can help break up a space and create “rooms” within one area. This easily ties in with a trend that has been going strong for a while: incorporating vintage furniture and accessories into décor. Flea markets and thrift shops often have room dividers available that can be given a little love with some paint or soap and water. You can also create dividers with bookcases or even curtains hung from the ceiling.
4. White Everything
A popular home interior design trend is white on white: white walls, white furniture, white accessories. Done right, this look isn’t boring at all. Instead, it’s fresh, airy, modern, and sophisticated. Best of all, this trend instantly makes any type of room look larger. Especially in tiny spaces, painting the walls a dark color isn’t always the best idea; not unless you want to feel like you’re living in a cave. White, on the other hand, brightens, lightens, and creates the illusion of a bigger room.
Small-space living doesn’t have to mean compromising on style. You can have your cake and eat it, too – enjoy the benefits of living small, such as saving on utilities as well as easier moves, while also indulging in high style and the latest home interior design trends.