Making The Most Of Your Decor In A Small Home

Homes come in a variety of different sizes , including simple studio flats


with a pull down bed, to enormous Victorian mansions. Irrespective the size or style


of your home, we usually want it to feel as l ight and open as possible, with the impression of a reral sense of space. This is not a problem if you are lucky enough to own


a massive Victorian mansion but when you own a smaller flat or house it is important


to come up with some good ideas to make the best use of the restricted space you have at your disposal.









One idea which is worth using when dealing with a cramped,


confined space is to think of a yacht or even a jet, in which everything is


super-stylish, yet  compact and


functional, and then apply those ideas to your own project.









In a confined space a minimalist design and monochrome colour


palette, often with the addition of a bold accent colour, helps give an air of calm and order. Anything which reflects light comes in handy,


so mirrors and glass - as well as mirrored furniture - can be an asset in


smaller spaces. You should try to find multifunctional pieces of furniture,


such as stacking chairs or coffee tables which will open up space when they are


not in use, as well chests or boxes which can serve as both a side table or


coffee table as well as a storage solution all rolled into one. Having said


that, it is much better to pick a few pieces of full-size furniture, rather


than filling your living space up with doll’s house pieces.









When you are considering lighting, you should endeavour to avoid overhead lights as


they are a little too strong.  Recessed


lights or spotlights can most times fit the bill perfectly, as they let you to direct


your choice of light source exactly where you want it.  Subtle lighting either in the form of wall or


table lamps,  or even scented candles are


work well . Try some of the luxury candles you can find from companies like True


Grace candles or Yankee candles.









When you are trying to decide on the the shades you would like to employ when decorating the


smaller home, the main thing to consider is to avoid gloomy shades, as they


sometimes appear to draw the walls in. It is more advisable to keep to light neutral


shades to help distribute the light all over your living space and open the area up.


You should paint ceilings in a similar colour so as to give the appearance of a considerably greater areaAnother straightforward,


almost obvious,  tip for decorating a


tight space is to to use a choice of blinds such as louvre or vertical, on the windows, in place of curtains, because this will help free up some much needed room on the floor.  And if you find the overall effect is still a


little cramped you could always remove doors in public areas, which again will


give the illusion of a greater flow of space around your home. So there you


have it – several easy-to-implement tips to maximise the appearance of light


and space in the smaller home, without costing the earth.,






























The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store where you will find a range of luxury home fragrances including Yankee candles and True Grace candles.