Over the years that we've been publishing, we've heard many times that readers want decorating ideas for their normal sized tract home. They love to see the grand rooms in magazines where the living room is 24 x 18 and has room for two sitting areas and a piano. However, they don't live like that and they find themselves frustrated ...more»
A couple weeks ago Cindy gave 10 excellent ideas for making a small room seem bigger. (you can read the 2 posts here and here) Since so many of us are plagued with small rooms that need to hold all our stuff AND serve multiple functions, I thought I'd share a few more suggestions.
5 VIP Small Room Tips
Maximize the Vertical: ...more»
Yesterday I shared some designer tips to help conquer the small room blues. I have a few more great ideas to share today:
Small Rooms Made Big
1. Use Large Scale Furnishings. This might be counter intuitive, but it works. In a family room use a sectional instead of sofa and 2 chairs or in a bedroom, use a large focal armoire ...more»
Do you find yourself at a loss to decorate the small rooms in your home? Do you peer into that bedroom or family room and wonder what you can possibly do to make it feel bigger? Here are some tried and true designer tips to solve the small room dilemma:
Conquer Small Room Challenges
1. Reduce Clutter. Small rooms will appear smaller ...more»
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