Having a very big and spacious home opens up a lot of interior design options whereas fitting everything in a small space is not going to be easy. But, if you learn how to modify your interior decoration ideas, then you will be able to decorate your small house really well. If you have a small house and wondering about how to plan and decorate home really well, then here’s the post worth checking. Today, I am sharing a few of the best small house interior design tips and hacks that’ll help you get it right, and make your rooms spacious and comfortable with extra storage space.
House design can be tricky, especially when you are designing a house which is comparatively smaller in size. Sine the space is small, you have to find the perfect balance while decorating. When decorating a small house, less is more. Too much of decor can make the space extremely suffocating. Also, it is important that you learn to prioritize things and accordingly decorate the spaces with the essentials.
Today there is no limit as far as style and features are concerned, and there are various options to decorate even a small house. And I am happy to share a few of the best small house interior design ideas with you. If you have already hired an interior designer, then they will certainly suggest the best, but otherwise you can try these interior decorating tips will not only make your home look beautiful, but will also be instrumental in making your small home look bigger and spacious.
Small house interior design: things to know
While designing a small house, it’s important to design and decorate it in a style that reflects your personality and the kind of lifestyle you and your family lead. In addition, while designing specific rooms, it is important to see that the design goes well with the main theme of the rooms as well as are in sync with the overall decor of the home. And, also, look for styles and home decorating ideas that have comfort and sophistication written all over it because that is what homes are all about.
But, you can always experiment with interior decorating styles, and as far as small house interior design tips are concerned, here’s all you need know.
Minimalist design
Well, just
as I said when it is about designing a small house, it is important to follow
minimalism, because when it comes to modern interior designing, they say less
is more.
And since
your space is already small, there is no point over doing it, otherwise it will
look too busy and crowded.
Try lighter theme and shade
Painting the
spaces with lighter shades is one way to making your small space look bigger
and spacious. And trust me; just by following this simple principle of
designing a small house, you can make your space look good, comfortable and
spacious.
And as we’re
talking about the lighter shades, it’s not just limited to the wall colors but
is applicable to overall theme and elements be it the furniture or flooring.
Light colored
flooring also contributes in creating an illusion of the rooms being more
spacious. Now, if your floors are already of dark color, then you can easily
consider covering as much floor space as possible with light colored
beautifully designed carpets and areas rugs. Just see to it that it goes with
the color of the walls.
Well, going
tonal or using shades of the same color also helps in creating a calming,
relaxing and soothing oasis irrespective of the size of the space, so that is
also something you can keep in mind while choosing the colors.
And, there
is no restriction as far as using dark colors in the rooms is concerned, it is
just that when your rooms are already small, using dark color paint will create
a feeling as if the rooms are getting all the more shrieked. But, if you really
like bright and dark colors, then you can paint your big rooms using those.
Use smart furniture
While you
are buying furniture for a small house, it is important that you buy them as
per the size of your rooms. And possibly, you should measure the size of the
rooms first, and then accordingly buy the furniture to avoid buying wrong sizes.
And when it
comes to small home interior, it’s always better to use multipurpose furniture,
with hidden storage space. Like for example, a sofa that has got pull out
storage space or an ottoman that you can open for extra storage when required.
In addition, try to identify furniture that you can downsize as that will help
in creating free space.
You may also
try furniture made of glass because it’ll help create the illusion of a bigger
space. They come in various designs and also bring uniqueness to the whole
space.
I would also
suggest you to look for furniture with leg showings as they draw out attention
to the upward direction and creates an illusion of more space and light in
comparison to the furniture that directly rest on the floor and lead to a more
bigger and bulkier look especially when kept in an already small space.
Well, at the
end of the day, it is your decision. But, whatever be it, do not compromise
with comfort as that is really important. So, do choose comfortable furniture
besides considering their size as per the size of your interior space.
Use mirror extensively
Mirrors can
be truly instrumental in creating an illusion of a larger space. So, you may
consider placing them as a covering of the entire side of the wall or on
sliding closet doors. No matter where it fits, if your space is smaller, using
mirror can be a very smart interior design hack.
Moreover,
having mirrors also helps the rooms look brighter which is also very much
favorable for smaller spaces.
Use proper lighting
Lighting
obviously plays a big role while designing small homes. The best thing is to go
for lights that will help in making your interior space look spacious. For
that, you may go for small lamps, as then the lighter will be well spread all
over the room and your eyes will automatically move all around the room,
thereby creating an illusion of the room being bigger. In contrast to that,
going for harsh top-down lighting kind of make the rooms look smaller as here
the lights are mainly focused upon one specific space, so you may avoid them.
However,
besides all of these, you need to make sure that your home gets lot of natural
light because this will contribute in automatically brightening up and making
small home look bigger. So, you can consider going for bigger or more number of
windows so that more and more light can enter.
Try stripes on wall
In case you
are not aware, let me just tell you that going for stripes is a great option to
make the space look bigger. Both vertical and horizontal stripes work really
well. The vertical stripes help drawing your eyes in the upward direction while
in the case of horizontal stripes, the rooms look bigger. However, while you
are choosing colors, just be sure that it goes with the rest of the fabrics and
the finishes in the room. In other words, it should go with the overall theme
of the whole space.
Use vertical space
If your
rooms are small, then using vertical space properly can be very helpful when
decorating your space. In fact, you will be surprised how much experiment you
can do with your ceilings. Like for example, you can make extra usage of the
ceiling space by going for hanging storage elements.
Making
proper usage of the vertical space will give you the chance to maneuver around
your home. For that, you may even consider placing your bed on a platform and
help create some extra storage space underneath. Then you can also think about
creating shelving above or around the door frames. Trust me these are great and
really smart small home solutions that you can go for.
Experiment with window
I already
told you that having windows is necessary as that will allow natural light to
enter your interior space. But, if you are planning to go for window treatments
that are heavy, bulky and ornate, then that may not be a very wise thing to do.
There is no doubt that they will become pretty but using curtains, drapes etc.
made with too much heavy and highly decorated materials will simply absorb too
much natural light, and make the rooms too much stuffy. In other words, your
purpose of making the rooms look bright and bigger will not be served.
So, I think,
going for sheer lace curtains or slatted window blinds or bamboo shades is a
good option. The slatted blinds will give you enough privacy when you keep them
closed while the bamboo shades will provide you semi privacy when you close it,
and it will allow the light to come in through the wooden materials.
Conclusion
The high
cost of properties and apartments in major cities are forcing many of us to buy
a smaller house. And when you have a small house to design, you got to be very
careful with your interior design plans to make it look bigger, spacious as
well as comfortable for living.
Thankfully there are smarter ways to design a small house, and I have already shared a few of the expert small house interior design tips that may help you to get it right.
What else do you think one should keep for a small house
interior design and decorating? Feel free to share your interior design tricks
and hacks for smaller spaces by commenting below.
