A small room can look cramped and crowded when it is improperly furnished, making the living space uncomfortable. Dirty furniture, brown finishes, and too much furniture are just some things to avoid. Here, you will find useful tips that you can use to buy furniture for small spaces. Learn which pieces will work best before you buy, and how to see what your room’s bedding looks like before you buy!
Essentials only – When it comes to choosing the best furniture for small rooms, remember that in this case less is more. Don’t fill the cell with too much “stuff”. Keep it to a minimum and include the bare essentials. A small room is not a place to show off your precious arm or the ancient hope of your chest.
Take measurements – It is necessary that accurate measurements are taken and recorded before going to the store to buy furniture . Measure the wall space, the depth of the room, and any utensils that will be housed in the room. Draw a rough outline of the room and the layout you want to have. Take measurements and drawings, along with a retractable tape measure, along with the shop. Measure whatever you plan to use in the room so it will fit where you want to go.
Functional is best – Get the most out of the space you have by opting for functional pieces that serve multiple purposes. An ottoman, for example, can serve as seating, storage and a spot to put your feet up. If you can find a model on wheels, all the better!
Scale – Slim designs, bold lines and compact sizes work best in rooms with limited space. Avoid pillow-heavy beds, spacious sectionals, and thick pillowy blankets. Simplicity and small scale, providing the key to a small room.
Stackable and retractable – If you stack or retract, the small compartment is your friend. Stackable and sloping desks, storage tables, retractable chairs, and rolling office desk spaces are just a few examples of how to put efficiency into a tight space. Another option is to use portable units on wheels that can be pushed around when not in use.
Free-up floorspace – Small The rooms have only a narrow space, but a lot of wall space . So, when choosing the best furniture for the living room, you should consider pieces that can be wall-mounted such as wall-mounted consoles, sliding units, storage cubes, and so on. These furniture alternatives are very trendy and will provide all the storage you need, without needing a lot of traffic space.
Beauty finishes – Glassware, chrome, steel, transparent, and monochromatic color tones are great choices for small rooms. Surfaces that reflect light help open up a room and make it appear larger than it is.
Want to see what’s in your bedroom before you start moving the heavy stuff around? Check out these free online tools that allow you to play with furniture placement, room size, and more.
Place of tools book design:
Council Room, from BHG
Velutal Room Design, from iVillage
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More from Jennifer Wagner:
Home Decorating Tips for Small Rooms
20+ Decorating Ideas for Every Room
Home Decorating dilemma: Dealing with a narrow room
Source: Personal knowledge and experience
