Interior Design - Cozy, Compact Niches With Bold Drama

submitted: Aug 25th 2008 | by: VickieDaeley | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 322 | PDF View | Print Article

Make every square inch count.

When considering what to do with a small space, people often turn to using smaller items of furniture or a variety of other elements in an attempt to make the space feel bigger. What often goes ignored is the old adage of less is more. It's a simple, yet effective concept.

Keep an open mind in regards to larger pieces. Placing a few larger pieces in the room helps the room flow more easily. The room becomes more inviting, making you feel welcome rather than looking at various smaller pieces wondering where you should sit. If furniture is selected correctly, the room can actually feel bigger than it really is.

Using larger scaled patterns in wallcoverings can bring ambience to the room. Deciding upon your color palette and your style preference are most likely the key elements of any room. You should absolutely love the color and style as this is going to be the focus. If you feel good about this, the rest should fall into place.

Ponder the usage of the room. When decorating an office, for example, ask yourself how frequently this space will be utilized and if intense concentration is necessary or if this is a space for casual correspondence and household accounts.

How much concentration will you need in this room? You may want to tone down your favorite colors a bit for a less lively ambience and more ability to focus on the job in front of you. Or you may need more vibrant colors to keep you alert.

If your space is going to be used as a part-time office, perhaps you should indulge your fantasies and go for the more brilliant color concentration. Whatever your choices, you need to be certain that you love the pieces and colors that you are utilizing in your tiny space. Consider room flow as well as function when furnishing your little niche and remember that "less" can be "more.

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