Decorating small spaces (I)
Decorating spaces in which we only have to think on the aesthetics is a privilege only at the reach of very few. In most cases, we as designers feel the need to “make things fit” to be able to cover all the needs o a home, with small spaces, without losing the aesthetic function.
Sensitive to the problems caused by lack of space, here at madeindeco we offer you some tricks to gain space or at least make it seem that way.
Mirrors
Our greatest allies to gaining space, giving life and movement to walls creating a sense of visual breadth. Placing them opposite light will make the light multiply by two. Placed in closet doors, it will release the visual space, usually constrained by size of the closet, and having a mirror close by the dressing area is a very practical and useful resource.
Illumination
In small spaces illumination is essential. At the time of designing the interior layout of spaces we should always keep in mind the position of the sun, and destine the most sunny areas, to the area of the day. As far as artificial light is concerned, faced with the lack of space, we should stay away from the placement of foot of hanging lamps, with wall appliqués, the ceiling panels or indirect light in any version, we will achieve better ample options and space.
Doors
On occasion, the doors are the main causes of lost space within our home, since we must leave the surrounding are free for its movement. In these cases, sliding doors are the best solution to gaining space, we could even opt for crystal doors, which on one side are a mirror impeding visualization of what is going on in the interior of the bedroom, therefore, allowing the passage of light so important to these spaces, but maintaining the level of privacy that a bedroom requires.
Walls
From the colors of the walls will depend to a large extend the feeling of space and light. In those walls on which the light particularly shines, it is recommended to use light colors, therefore increasing if at all possible the illuminating sensation. If the front of a room or a hallway is specially narrow, we could use the attractive resource of stripes. Placed in a horizontal manner, covering the narrow walls of the space, we get the desired effect.
Curtains
The abundance of the fabric covering the windows give a sensation that the walls are coming towards us , and that behind those curtains, we are hiding an area between 15 and 20 centimeters until we reach the window. Japanese panels or blinds are the best aesthetic resource, that will make our windows perfectly decorated without losing centimeters.
These are just a few of the many ideas that we could use to make our homes appear bigger and brighter.
To be continued…
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–Stephen