This is a very common situation that all sorts of people deal with. Whether a young person moves away to school, an older couple decides to go from a huge house to a small condo, or a young couple that are just starting their lives together in a tiny apartment, you’re not alone! Here are some tips to make life easier when you are furnishing your smaller space:

• Choose furniture with exposed legs versus skirts, and cushions versus boxed seat cushions

• Strategically place mirrors to create the illusion of more space; always reflecting windows, art, etc. Reflecting natural light makes the room feel larger. A mirrored wall will double the size of a room.

• You can also break some rules! Just because you are furnishing a living room, doesn’t mean that you have to have a sofa, a loveseat, coffee table, etc. You can take a risk and design it in a different way. For example, four accent chairs; as long as it works with your everyday use.

• Limit the number of accessories to avoid a cluttered feel.

• De-clutter the rooms. The lighter, minimalist look will be the right solution for this case - less furniture, less accessories.

• Use materials such as glass or lucite, which happen to be very in style now, to help create a lighter look.

There is always a solution for every situation when furnishing your rooms. If you take into consideration some of the tips above, you will be able to create more inviting rooms, multi-functional and chic, all at the same time. Article Written By: Adriana Design Consultant at Decorium on Supertest

Adriana@decorium.ca