{"id":223887,"date":"2019-04-14T05:28:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-14T12:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=223887"},"modified":"2021-10-07T02:11:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T09:11:46","slug":"interior-design-ideas-for-small-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/interior-design-ideas-for-small-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Transform Your Space: Ingenious Interior Design Ideas for Small Houses and Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s no secret: We all need a little extra space sometimes. But what to do when your real estate isn\u2019t real roomy? If tight quarters have you feeling cramped, don\u2019t stress: Maximizing small spaces is easier than it sounds (or looks). With a\u00a0few tips from the trade to help you embrace your tiny space, you’ll feel like you’re living large in no time. Ahead, check out creative design ideas for small houses and apartments, clever storage solutions, and expert hacks for making your home feel less puny–and more palatial.<\/p>\n

Lighten Up<\/h3>\n
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When you don\u2019t have space to spare, there\u2019s no excuse for any corner of your home to get left in the dark. Sneak some extra lighting in wherever you can to keep your place feeling bright, open, and airy. Add a lamp to your bookcase, a pair of reading lights over your nightstands, or a sculptural wall sconce<\/a> to increase interest and illumination!<\/p>\n

Take a Moment of Reflection<\/h3>\n
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Pro tip: A wall mirror<\/a> keeps your square footage from feeling skimpy. This quick fix will open up any room you\u2019ve got: Feature one above the fireplace, over your sofa, behind the dining table, or leaning by the bed–but not all at once, please–to supersize your space (or at least make it look that way!). Extra points for hanging your mirror opposite a window to reflect natural light and bring the outside in. Oh, did I mention more light?<\/span><\/p>\n

Play With Highs and Lows<\/h3>\n
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You\u2019ve got vertical space, so work it: Maximize your pad\u2019s potential by decorating left to right and<\/em> up and down. Create a sprawling gallery wall<\/a> down a hallway or up a staircase or\u00a0place a tall potted plant<\/a> in the corner.<\/p>\n

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Hang your <\/span>curtains<\/a> high (the rod should go right below crown molding, with drapery *just* grazing the floor) so they elongate your wall and windows. Add a floor lamp next to your armchair or sofa for form and function, or lean a\u00a0<\/span>ladder<\/a>\u00a0against one of your walls. Playing with height draws your eye up and around, giving every inch of your abode some air time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get in the (Rug) Zone<\/h3>\n
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When you want to make your digs look bigger, be sure not to go too teeny on your area rug: A small throw rug under a single piece can make your room feel choppy and divided. It seems counterintuitive, but a room-sized rug<\/a> actually helps unite your furniture into logical groups and creates zones. An 8×10 or 9×12 in your bedroom will stretch from one night stand to the other so your space feels spread out and cozy. In your living area, pull the front feet of your furniture at least a few inches onto the rug to ground your grouping.<\/p>\n

Maximize with Multifunctional Furniture<\/h3>\n
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These days, multi-purpose pieces are smarter and better looking than ever! Try a 2-in-1 coat rack\/bench<\/a> in your entry, a clever tray-top ottoman<\/a> next to your fave armchair (kick up your feet, pull up a seat, or put down a drink-your choice), or a storage bed<\/a>. These overachievers work double duty to save you space without sacrificing style–now that\u2019s impressive.<\/p>\n

How are you maximizing your small space? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andi Federman is a New York-based interior designer.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret: We all need a little extra space sometimes. But what to do when your real estate isn\u2019t real roomy? If tight quarters have you feeling cramped, don\u2019t stress: Maximizing small spaces is easier than it sounds (or looks). With a\u00a0few tips from the trade to help you embrace your tiny space, you’ll… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":224044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42077],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-223887","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMaximizing Your Space: Interior Design Ideas for a Small House or Apartment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The small space struggle is real. 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