Small Space Solutions for Every Room (Part2)

from: http://www.bhg.com

Rent to Own: We showed you some design ideas for small rooms. Here is the continuation. There are definitely lots of ways to make a small room cozy, inviting and aesthetically pleasing.

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Make Space in a Small Hallway

A little something in the entry creates a welcoming focal point for guests, but when you're squeezed for space, keep it lightweight visually by mounting a shallow shelf on the wall instead of filling the space with a more bulky table. This provides a surface for some flowers and a piece of propped art, creating a well-balanced display that doesn't eat up too much space. A slim-profile coat tree adds a bit of function.

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Keep a Small Room Flexible

Keep a small room from getting extremely cramped when you entertain by outfitting it with smaller, portable pieces of furniture that can be rearranged. Three end tables stand in for the usual coffee table in this sitting area. It's easy to sprinkle the tables around the room to open up traffic flow when entertaining, or move them to another room altogether and open the floor for a family game.

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Keep a Clear View in a Small Room

Anything that stops the eye in its movement around the room can register as a boundary or border that limits space. Eliminate the obstacles, and you enhance the sense of limitlessness. A unifying color is one powerful means of banishing limits; glass is another. The glass top on this dining table virtually disappears, opening the eating area so it feels bigger. The transparent surface also allows the table's decorative base to shine without weighing down a room. Open-slat chairs further contribute to the airy feel and visual openness.

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Deliver Big Impact in a Small Space

One oversize piece of art can create a strong focal point that actually opens a small room. To the contrary, multiple pieces scattered around the room make the room feel cluttered and small. In this dining space, a black-and-white abstract work propped against the wall at one end of the room stands as a noteworthy focal point, without overwhelming with too much pattern or color. In this instance, a symmetric row of small framed pieces on the adjacent wall draws the eye down the length of the room without adding clutter. Acrylic chairs around the table help the room maintain its openness.

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Take the Edge Off a Small Space

Add round elements to a small, square room. Soft edges, instead of rigid corners, turns small into cozy. In this living space, a curved-back sofa, round coffee table, and circular ottoman open the visual and physical flow of the small space.

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Go Wide

Expand a small room visually by wrapping thewalls with wide horizontal stripes. In this bedroom, horizontally aligned boards achieve this effect without overpowering the room. The rough texture of the planks, installed with the unfinished side facing out, lends a light and airy washed finish to the soft wall color. You can achieve the same effect by painting horizontal stripes on plain walls. Use lightcolors to maintain a bright, open scheme and similar tones so the stripes are noticeable but don't visually break up the space.

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Right Size for a Small Space

Squeeze more function into small spaces with strategically selected pieces of furniture. A tall table designed for an entry hall or foyer supplies a slice of sophisticated storage in this cozy bath. The table's height and long legs play up the room's vertical dimension. The open space beneath both it and the console vanity contribute to the room's airiness.

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Step Away from the Wall

It may seem counterintuitive, but if you pull furniture away from the wall into the center of the room, the space feels larger. Allowing air space between the wall and seating pieces gives the impression of greater depth and thus more room. This trick works whether your furniture is lean and spare like these mid-century modern pieces or overstuffed and upholstered.