{"id":868,"date":"2012-04-08T15:59:03","date_gmt":"2012-04-08T14:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.egeve.com\/up\/wordpress\/2012\/04\/08\/trucks-makes-you-feel-large-in-small-space\/"},"modified":"2022-10-29T12:51:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T11:51:24","slug":"trucks-makes-you-feel-large-in-small-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.egeve.com\/en\/trucks-makes-you-feel-large-in-small-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Trucks Makes You Feel Large In Small Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Small may be in when it comes to homes, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s easy to decorate.
A few simple guidelines, however, can turn a small space from Dilemma to De-Lovely.
Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, founder of the decor blog Apartment Therapy and author of The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces (Clarkson Potter, 2010), thinks it\u2019s all about light. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cThe single most powerful influencer in a room is the lighting,\u201d he says.
Every room should have three sources of illumination, which will bounce off walls and create a visual expanse, Gillingham-Ryan says. Track lighting is a good alternative to free-standing fixtures if space is a problem. <\/strong>\u201cTrack has really improved in the past few years. You don\u2019t have to buy a big section with large lights; there are many smaller, attractive options,\u201d he says.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Rather than buy adjustable furniture for a multi-purpose small space, \u201cit\u2019s better to find good pieces that do what they\u2019re supposed to,\u201d he says. For example, instead of an ottoman with a lid that flips into a tray, buy a great ottoman and a great tray. \u201cYou\u2019ll appreciate both pieces so much more.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Gillingham-Ryan suggests limiting the color palette of a small room. He likes off-white in all its iterations, with bright white on ceilings. \u201cKeep floors dark \u2014 they\u2019re calming and grounding, and will make the walls seem higher,\u201d he says.
Use accessories, such as a great rug, to add color. \u201cYou can\u2019t change your square footage, but you can change the way the space feels,\u201d he says. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Elaine Griffin, a New York-based designer and author of Design Rules (Gotham, 2009), says a welcoming foyer is near the top of her list for small spaces. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cIt\u2019s an important part of the psychological experience of coming home. I like to create a \u2018faux foyer\u2019 by sitting a decorative cube or box adjacent to the door with a tray for mail, and perhaps a shelf above for keys, a flower and a fragrant candle. Mount a mirror above the shelf,\u201d she says. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


In the living area, \u201cavoid the temptation to put your sofa on the long wall. Put it on the short wall, and you\u2019ll have more room to create decor zones,\u201d Griffin says. Loveseats \u2014 popular purchases for small apartments \u2014 are \u201ca no-no. Truthfully, they only sit one. Go for the better-proportioned 72-to-76-inch \u2018apartment-sized\u2019 sofa.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


In tiny bathrooms, Griffin says, \u201cI\u2019m a big fan of wall-mountable, square mini-shelves, which I station in multiples behind the door. Save the most visible space above the toilet for art.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Janice Simonson, IKEA\u2019s design spokeswoman, seconds that approach. \u201cOften people only look at the \u2018footprint\u2019 of the room,\u201d she says. \u201cLook for space on the verticals \u2014 railings, hooks and shelves on doors and walls can hold baskets and clothing, and serve as drying areas for laundry.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


She thinks many people err by buying too much storage, ending up with more stuff that takes space.
\u201cTake the time to plan; don\u2019t buy anything till you\u2019ve moved in and unpacked, to see what\u2019s needed,\u201d she says.
Some other general tips:
\u2022 Downsize. What do you need and what can you live without? Rip all your CDs to a hard drive, then sell or donate them. Get rid of anything you rarely use.
\u2022 Sight lines are important. Benches, open shelves, furniture with legs, light materials \u2013 these help the eye perceive a room as more spacious.
\u2022 Mobilize. Rolling tables and carts can serve as dining, work or play pieces. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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