How to Make a Small Space Feel Bigger

When it comes to furnishing your home, there are few bigger mistakes than choosing furniture that just won’t fit. Living in a cozy cottage or shoebox-sized urban apartment doesn’t have to be torture. With the right choices, you might even find it preferable! After all, less space means less upkeep, and that means more free time for you! If you want to decorate small spaces, consider the tips below.

Know Your Measurements

Don’t buy anything for your space until you know your measurements. This includes doorways! Many couches, for example, just won’t fit through a 28” door. Avoid succumbing to the temptations of today’s supersized world and search for “apartment size” furnishings instead. And don’t forget to factor in space for walking!

Choose Double-Duty Pieces

Have a tiny bedroom? Don’t try to jam too much furniture into one tiny space. Try a captain’s bed or storage bed instead, and make use of the spaces behind and underneath your mattress. Cabinets that are wired for electronics also help, and an armoire can give you the extra hanging space your clothes desperately need. If you live in a studio, a daybed or pullout sofa will do wonders.

When the Dining Room and Kitchen Are One

Armchairs are lovely, but unless you have an incredibly spacious dining room, don’t bother. A slatback, leather-cushioned, armless chair will look equally at home in your kitchen and your living room without being a space hog. Choose an extension table so you’re comfortable when you’re entertaining, and comfortable when you’re not.

Kitchen Storage

When you’re worried about fitting food in the kitchen, it’s time to reevaluate. Try hanging pots, pans, spices, utensils, and knives from racks and hooks on the wall. You can also consider renovating your kitchen to include cabinetry that’s customized for your specific storage needs.  

Mirrors Help

A well-placed mirror makes your home look bigger and brighter. Try adding a mirror across from a favorite window or view, or across from a hallway. You won’t get extra space but you’ll gain an illusion and get twice the pretty view.

Call in the Pros

From reconsidering your paint scheme to hanging drapes higher on the wall, there are a million tricks to make a small space look bigger. If you’re still not sure how to decorate your small space, call in the pros.

At Just Cabinets, Furniture & More, our expert designers can help you achieve a look you’ll love, no matter how big or small your home is. Best of all, our interior design service is free, and available every day of the week!