5 Ways To Make The Most Of Smaller Interior Spaces

We all like to make the most of the space within our home interiors but with all the gadgets, gizmos and clutter that comes with modern day living it is often difficult to create a bright and spacious atmosphere in the smaller rooms of our home.

While furnishing a small room can at first seem a little daunting, with these 5 simple techniques and ideas you can create a stylish and sophisticated interior that utilises ever space inch of space to provide you with a functional home environment.

Keep It Light

When choosing a colour palette for your smaller home interiors always select colours that will give the illusion of space and light. Avoid dark colour tones as these will give an enclosed feel and will draw your eye to the compact dimensions of the walls and floor. Opt for crisp white, cream and pale earthen tones and ensure that your flooring or carpet is also a light and plain colour hue that will compliment the overall sleek appearance. Where possible use a simple blind on your windows or patio doors to allow the light to reflect onto the pale decor to give a bright and open ambiance.

Secret Storage

There is nothing worse than clutter to make a room seem small and uninviting. The key to creating a sleek and open feel within a compact home interior is to utilise as much storage as possible without encroaching upon your already limited floor space.  Choose hidden storage and fitted items that will blend seamlessly into the background of the room and will allow you to hide any essential items when they are not in use. Under stairs storage is great for shoes, Hoovers and coats while under bed storage is ideal for foldable clothing items and accessories. For even more ingenious designs why not create a desk or office area in a fitted wardrobe or alcove for a perfectly sized yet disguised working area.

Magic Mirrors

Mirrors are always a great way of creating a fresh and light feel in any interior area. The use of a large mirror on a feature wall can almost double the appearance of space within the room and can cleverly give the impression of having an additional window within your home. The ideal position for a mirror can be horizontally above a sofa, bed or sideboard or a full length mirror on a plain painted wall. Mirrored fitted wardrobe doors will reflect the neutral colours of the wall and will give an illusion of extended wall space that is illuminating and practical.

Seating and Sleeping

When it comes to furnishing a small studio apartment or a guest bedroom it is often difficult to find a balance between living space and sleeping space. Sofa beds are the ideal solution to compact interior design as they can be comfortably folded away or positioned as a seating area during the day and then unfolded and re-arranged as a comfortable and space saving bed for the evening. These beds are extremely practical for teenager's bedrooms as it provides a spacious sleeping area as well as a comfy seating space to kick back and play computer games.

Functional Furniture

Finding the right furniture for a small home interior can be quite a challenge. Opt for lighter colour woods such as pale oak or beech or select crisp painted cream or white designs for an illuminating and reflective finish. With limited floor space it is impossible to fit in larger furniture items or a furniture set and arrangement that would completely overcrowd the room. Selecting a few small and cleverly designed items will allow you to create a comfortable and welcoming space that does not lack the practical elements needed for a modern home. When looking for TV units, side tables and display units opt for items that will fit into the corner of the room of fit snugly into an alcove or recess area. Dining sets are a necessity in any family home and with some innovative stacking furniture sets (left) you can open out the table and chairs for lunch or dinner and then stack them into the corner of the room when not in use.

For more inspiration on how to decorate and design your perfect compact home interior then head over to our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Small Home Interiors.