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How To Make Small Spaces Seem Bigger
It may seem inconvenient or difficult to decorate a small space in your home, but there are a variety of strategies to make that smaller area seem much bigger. Here are some interior design ideas to help you maximize the space in smaller rooms in your
home.
The first step for making your small space seem bigger is to clear out all unnecessary items in the room. It’s very hard for any space to look big when there is an assortment of unorganized things thrown around the room. You’ll also want to make sure that
there are clear walkways that aren’t obstructed by any pieces of furniture.
The color scheme is very important for maximizing the space in a small room. Dark and warm hues can make a room feel closed off or intimate, so it’s important to choose soft colors for smaller rooms.
Lighter colors give rooms a more airy, open feeling and this can be enhanced by choosing similar soft colors for the furniture, curtains, or other items in the room. If your room accessories match the color of the wall, the room will seem more expansive.
Let in as much light as possible. Well-lit rooms always seem larger and you can achieve this with thinner drapes or by making sure all windows are unobstructed. If your small room doesn’t have any windows, you can use mirrors to reflect light from lamps and overhead lighting and give the room a more open feeling. Another way to enhance the light is to use transparent pieces of furniture. Light will flow unobstructed when you have furniture made of glass or lucite.
How To Declutter Your Garage
A garage is a very common addition for a home, but many homeowners don’t use them for parking cars due to clutter. Although it may be easy to throw your discarded junk somewhere in your garage, there are many ways to declutter and reclaim your parking
space.
The best way to start is to organize all the items in your garage into piles of what you will keep, donate, sell, or throw away. Any items used often should obviously be kept, but if there’s anything you haven’t used in the last couple of months, you may want to consider donating or selling. A garage sale is a great way to get rid of some unwanted things but if the item is broken or unusable, you might as well throw it away. You can also use Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Offerup to get rid of unwanted items.
If you have any toxic solutions or chemicals in your garage, check your local protocols on how to dispose of them. Many communities have specified locations to get rid of toxic waste.
After you’ve decided what you will be keeping and what you’ll be throwing away, it’s time to organize. Take some time to measure out the space you’ll need for your car(s) and consider adding some shelves to maximize the space.
You can also install simple nail or wall hooks to hang your shovels, brooms, or gardening tools. If you don’t want to build any additions you can always use storage bins or baskets to organize all of your belongings. Once you’ve organized, keep it clean by always putting things back where they belong.
TAKE 5: Tips From Design Experts
Interior design is no walk in the park. In fact, many people build their entire careers on their keen eye for making each room in a home flow beautifully. This is not to say that only professionals are capable of creating a breathtaking interior, but these tips from design experts may assist you in your next project at home.
1. Set Your Ground Rules. Before starting any big projects, it’s important to set some ground rules for your endeavor. You should
decide how far you want to go with your project, whether that be replacing the furniture or tearing down a wall to open up a room.
2. Name Your Price. After you conclude how extreme your project will be, set a strict budget that will guide you through the process. Without a proper budget, you may get lost in your plans and overspend.
3. Find Your Inspiration. There’s no harm in consulting the opinions of others before starting a project. It may be useful to consult the prominent design blogs to see what trends are popular at the moment. Make sure to observe opposing design styles, such as minimalism and modern.
4. Trust Your Gut. Although it can be beneficial to learn about current trending design styles, there’s no reason to pay attention to
them if they don’t appeal to you. Far too often, people adhere to design trends like it’s the law, but you should really trust your gut when it comes to design.
5. Move Your TV. It may not seem like a big deal, but oftentimes a TV can dominate a living room because it is placed at the center of the room. This points all the attention to the TV and away from conversation.
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