25 avoidable small home decorating disasters

Aqeelah Bawa-Osman Aqeelah Bawa-Osman
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So although modern homes can often be styled as a result of personal choice or in trends that are currently fashionable, there are some major design choices to avoid especially when decorating a small home. The homify team have compiled a list of décor faux paus that promise to save you time, effort and of course money when upgrading the design of your home. So whether you are searching for the perfect sofa, considering colour choices for your living room or even just adding accessories to your home, this Ideabook has you covered!

1. Keep cupboards to a counter top level in a small kitchen to make the kitchen look more spacious.

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This kitchen design is traditional and chic.

2. Separate living spaces in a studio apartment, this will allow your home to feel larger

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3. Create the illusion of ceiling height by hanging your curtains higher

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4. Choose furniture that fits into your space perfectly, too big can look overwhelming and too small can just look odd

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5. Embrace patterns and use them well

GP&J Bakers wallpaper homify 北欧スタイルの 壁&床 壁紙

6. Stick to one colour for the walls to avoid them looking patchy and disjointed

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7. Large items of furniture in the centre of the room will drown the space, so consider placement and layout

The Kingston Four Poster Bed, TurnPost TurnPost コロニアルスタイルの 寝室 ベッド&ヘッドボード

8. Think carefully about accessorising in your home, don’t include items just for aesthetic purposes as this will only add clutter

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9. Adding a mezzanine level is a great way of using your ceiling height to its maximum potential

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10. Moveable partitions are a great way to separate spaces without cutting off areas of the home with permanent walls

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11. Natural light can have an amazing effect on the space of a room

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12. Maintain the visual flow of the room by utilising the same colour when transitioning from room to room

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13. Add some accent materials to personalise an all-white interior

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14. Utilise each corner if you have many belongings to store

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15. Avoid collecting and hoarding clutter

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16. Create practical and functional spaces

Квартира для молодой девушки, Ekaterina Donde Design Ekaterina Donde Design 北欧デザインの キッチン

17. Add extra storage wherever you can to avoid clutter, allowing your home to feel more spacious

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Add clever storage with the help of a carpenter.

18. Get creative with your display techniques

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19. A large mirror can make the world of difference in space for a small home

Otty mirror Mirrors by Ottilie 北欧デザインの リビング 木 木目調 アクセサリー&デコレーション

20. Be bold and brave with your choice of materials and textiles

DISCO | PILLOW Studio Lisa Bengtsson モダンスタイルの寝室 テキスタイル

21. Accept the small size of your home and don’t imagine that it is larger than it actually is

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22. Fresh flowers are a great idea to make any room feel fresher, so don’t worry about them taking up unnecessary space

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23. Consider ideas to make your furry friends feel safe and at home too

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24. A hallway is great for adding extra storage space

Under Stairs Storage, buss buss モダンスタイルの 玄関&廊下&階段 収納

25. A garage is an excellent space-creating resource for a home

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