Luckily for you, there are many simple design tricks for smaller spaces that will make your home feel more spacious whilst also adding a certain pizazz. Here at Nyde we’re passionate about home decor, and so we’ve compiled a list of the greatest small space living design ideas just for you.
OPT FOR QUARTER-SIZED FURNISHINGS
Not only are quarter-sized units on trend right now, but they also save you a few precious inches here and there. If you’re hoping to minimise the floor space your furnishings take up, these petite furniture pieces are just ideal. Choose a bold, bright colour and intensify the effect of this feature piece.
INVEST IN MULTIFUNCTIONAL PIECES
When choosing furnishings for your home, consider investing in a few choice multifunctional pieces. By subtly combining both practicality and beautiful design, this mirror-cum-hanger offers real value. Popping a splash of greenery through a well-placed plant is a lovely touch to this serene, minimalist hallway from Coco Lapine Design, too.
TAKE A PEEK UNDER THE STAIRS
Beneath your stairs, you’ll find a wealth of wasted space. When refurbishing your home, why not consider making use of it? Turning your under-stair space will entirely transform your home storage game, whilst creating a truly unique look. We love this example from Joat London.
DUPLICATE YOUR SURFACES
In areas that tend to amass a great deal of clutter, such as your countertops, this design trick will allow you to double your storage space. Shelving units and places to hang everything from hand towels to pots and pans will create whole new surfaces in an instant. Elevating some of your necessities will prevent clutter.
CREATE A FEATURE CORNER
Rather than looking unkempt, there are ways in which your trinkets can actually be something of a feature. Focussing your attention on just one condensed area, such as a small corner, makes an attractive accent in any room.
HANG IN THERE
Let’s take things into the kitchen for a moment. Your greatest foes in this room are those pesky pots and pans. They are somewhat impossible to store away neatly. Instead of battling with them each day, install a hanging unit to keep them in order. We love this example from Stadshem.
QUIT WASTING SPACE
This is the golden rule when it comes to small space living. You really cannot afford to waste space. If you have a spare panel of wall, why not make the most of it? You don’t need a fully-fledged desk, as you can see in this example. An otherwise blank wall is now a perfectly practical space.
CREATE PETITE COMPARTMENTS
This brilliant design trick can become something of a centrepiece in any home. A whole host of small storage compartments is better than one large unit. Create a variety of drawers and small spaces, in which you can neatly store your belongings.
EXPOSE YOUR WARDROBE
While traditional wooden wardrobes tend to eclipse rooms, essentially making them look smaller than they are, an exposed rail creates the illusion of more space. You may simply want to install a hanging rail or invest in a stylish, copper piece like this one.
CONSIDER A COMPACT DINING UNIT
This is a truly genius way in which you can maximise your floor space without having to compromise on functionality. Choose a compact dining table and add a dose of luxury by investing in upholstered, statement chairs. Bonus point if you can get a table that extends too, so visitors are never a problem.
ACCENTUATE YOUR ALCOVES
Leaving your alcoves bare is a big design mistake. Many people think that they can make more space by doing so, but it surprisingly has the opposite effect. Create a beautiful feature piece, using trinkets and ornaments, within your alcoves. You won’t regret it.
Elevate your shoe rack
This elevated shoe rack is the epitome of industrial chic and will especially complement smaller spaces. If you’re a shoe-lover, rather than allowing your footwear to pile up, an elevated rack draws the eye upwards.
BE COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT
Opaque furnishings will only ever make your abode look smaller than it is by obstructing your view. Wherever possible, invest in full-glass pieces, which emphasise the space you already have.
HIDE THOSE WIRES
There’s nothing wrong with being a bit of a technology buff, however wires, cables, and plugs will only make your home appear chaotic. Instead of leaving them out in the open, conceal them within a drawer complete with a built-in charging station.
MEET THE MEZZANINE BED
When living in a studio, the bed can often dominate the room, leaving little space for anything else. Why not consider a contemporary mezzanine bed? This design idea gives you more floor space while still offering a practical living environment.
MAKE THINGS MOBILE
This dual-tier side table makes for an essential storage piece in your home. One clever little feature of this particular piece is that it’s mobile, meaning you can usher it from room to room with ease.
CREATE A READING NOOK
Finally, finding comfort in a small living space doesn’t have to be as impossible as it may seem. Though you may not have the room for an entire reading room, you will certainly have space for a cosy, little nook. A comfy window seat will give you space to sit, ponder the world, and, of course, read your favourite novel.
Great ideas.