As the boxes get emptied, the main spaces of the home start to get cleared out and visuals start to become clear. These are a few key points to keep in mind when decorating a smaller space. Let’s look at the layout. Having a small amount of space immediately makes smaller furniture come to mind. This generally doesn’t transform into the desired look. Use standard-size furni- ture and with proper placement the room will look larger with those pieces. My advice to others, which was also what I repeated to myself while setting up our new home, is to visualize a blank slate. Don’t compare it to your last home, don’t compare it
to other rooms in the house. Treat it as its own space that you want to happily live in and make it yours. Always add your own spark, whatever that may be. You can be as bold or as minimal as you like when it comes to decor, just own it. Large artwork, bold paint colours, beautiful focal pieces, large room-filling area rugs, layered with accent rugs, and the list goes on. When I conduct home staging consults, I always explain to homeowners how important it is to showcase small spaces like closets and the pantry. For buyers, these spaces are often very important for storage and organization and it’s easy for sellers to give them a glimpse of the full
potential of that space. The most effective way to open up an otherwise tight area is to keep the floor clear. This same rule applies to any small space, including a living room or bedroom. Open up traffic ways, keep floor space empty, with exception to furniture and décor. Let every piece own its place in the room. A glass end table with an open bottom, floating shelves, a sharp looking fold up desk, an ottoman coffee table with space between the bottom and the floor. These small changes work wonders with opening up flooring. When space allows, keep your furniture off the walls. For smaller spaces, keeping furniture away from the walls will give the appearance of ample space. Don’t be afraid
to play with the furniture layout. The same design rules apply for any size room – make sure there is good flow and loads of char - acter. As I always suggest for any new design project no matter how big or small, step away often. Leave the room and walk right back in with a fresh set of eyes and see what you like and dislike at first glance. Don’t lose sight of the look you are trying to achieve or be intimidated by lack of space. Confidence is your key to success! Follow us on Instagram for more tricks of the trade! @trim_designnl
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JULY/AUGUST 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JULY/AUGUST 2022
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