- Organize your space
Good organizational skills are essential to living in a small space without feeling closed in. Modern storage solutions can be cute, functional, and serve multiple purposes. Pieces such as ottomans with built-in storage or customizable shelving units will help you take advantage of every inch of your valuable space without compromising your home’s aesthetic. - Use your walls and ceiling
Wall and ceiling-mounted storage units are lifesavers in a smaller space. Take advantage of the vertical space on your living room walls to provide a perfect spot for every DVD and remote, and use your kitchen ceiling to free up small cabinets or counter space by installing a ceiling-mounted hanging pot-rack. - Define and divide your space
Use items like floor rugs, furniture, and lighting to divide and define spaces. A carefully placed throw rug can divide a reading nook from a living room, making one small room suddenly feel like two. - Include lighting
Good lighting can also make or break a room. Tricks of the trade, like up-lighting a room, can make it feel larger, and adding area-specific lamps can further segment spaces within rooms. Add a shaded floor lamp for a cozy feel in your living room, or a modern wall sconce for a dining room. - Decorate wisely
Expressing yourself by adding your own style to a small room is arguably the most important factor when working with a small space. Simple projects, like groupings of framed pictures or cohesive displays of a few small vases, and decorative items will add personality to a small space without making it feel cluttered.
If you’re interested in making further improvements to your home, new flooring may be the next step. As a leading provider of flooring in San Diego, Unique Flooring offers a variety of hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet flooring options for you to choose from. Stop by our showroom or call us at (760) 945-0010 to learn more.
