Do small rooms depress you? We understand it, it may seem that your options are limited to a bed and, if you are lucky, a nightstand, but there are many ways to decorate a limited space with a lot of style. In addition, the benefits must not be ignored. «I really prefer smaller than large rooms,» says the designer Max Humphrey from Portland, Oregon, whose room is small. «They are more cozy and you don't have to spend money in furnishing a room.»
Ready to accept your little room as it is? Continue reading and discover how to maximize your room with design, decoration and inspiration.
1. Keep design simple
There is no magic trick in the design of a small room. «Usually, there is an obvious main wall to place the bed, and I don't like to think too much about its placement, place the head of the bed in the middle of the room or at an angle in the corner,» says Max. The designer also suggests placing the bed in the center of the main wall, instead of pushing to the side against the adjacent wall. «Having space to walk both sides is key not only for the flow of the room but also to give you space to make your bed,» he says.
2. Don't be afraid of dark colors …
Do not limit yourself to color palettes in white or neutral tones when it comes to the walls of a small room. «Never paint a small room with a dark color,» says Max. «Paint a room with a coal gray color, navy blue or olive green can be elegant and sexy.»
3. Add a lot of light
Whether you choose a changing tone or adhere to a crushing sharp tone, adding many light sources is key to preventing the room from feeling dark and claustrophobic. «The decorative zenith lighting, such as a pendant or spider lamp, nightsting lamps, a foot lamp and even reading appliques will be added to the environment,» he says. «As Andy Warhol said: I believe in low lights and mirrors with trap. '»
4. Choose accents that add color
«I know that people think it is relaxing and that minimalism is fashionable now, but I don't think I can sleep in a completely white room,» says Max. «In general, I like the coldest colors in a room: blue and gray instead of warm tones. Black and white always works and can be a good base. I think everyone would be a little happier if they had some color touches in their rooms.»
5. Get rid of the Night Mesitas shrubed
A smaller space does not mean smaller furniture. “One of my hobbies are the miniature night tables. The miniature night tables may seem so silly, ”says Max, who advises their customers to buy normal size furniture for small spaces. «Actually, it can make a small room look larger and will be more useful and functional,» he adds.