Although these spaces are not huge, to most of us, they are !!! You can still get great idea's from larger spaces. The shelf off the island for extra space to eat or homework...brilliant ! You don't have a hallway lined with cubbies? Make a smaller version in ANY room. The last picture, I love how they used the corner for the shower..saves lots of rooms !!!
I have seen people using maps to decorate for awhile now, but the creativity is getting really good !!! Love these....
Don't forget about your wall space in the bathroom, extra shelving, photos, art, hooks, there are lots of ideas out there !!
Just because you live in a small space does not mean your walls should be bland ! Sometimes, your walls are your only real available space !! The photos above are all great examples of interesting walls.
Sometimes, in small spaces, people think they can't use larger scale art on their walls. I believe that the opposite holds true. I especially love the first picture, children's books used as art (and the fan lamp ? BRILLIANT!)
Sometimes a great decorating project is right at your finger tips! Look around the attic or basement or shed! Everyone complains of having too much stuff, so look at your "stuff" differently! I LOVE the mailbox in the entry way..so clever! The chairs for Fido's food ? Genius!
I'm loving these ideas here because they are unique. A sharpie and you have a frame ?? On paper that sounds crazy, but I like it !
Extra space? Who has THAT?? Most of us actually! You know the space, that odd wall your not sure what to do with. That quirky corner in your hall. When space is at a premium, use it wisely. I've been known to let a empty space "go" and see how my life flows around it. Then I decide whats best for it. Don't put what you think should go there, put what works there. If you enter your home from the back, you don't need a entry table for keys at the front door. Planning is key!
If you have a small space, don't think you can't have large displays. Large art work or groupings give great visual impact, and can make the space feel grander!
I've always had a thing for quirky wall signs. I have quite a few in my house now, my favorite being a canoe sign (top picture). This was my office wall and has since changed but I still have that sign. Feels like it belongs at summer camp, and thats why I bought it. I also have a matching one in green that says cabins. My friend Linda redid her bathroom (stunning!) and added a subway sign (2nd picture). Thats the first sign I've seen in awhile thats made me swoon!. Ebay is a great place to find old signs etc.
First off, let me acknowledge that these particular photos are NOT small spaces. I wanted to share my love for the interior brick wall. Someday I have to have one. Love the texture they add and the warm feel. I love painted brick too. We are talking of adding on to our house and my first idea was to use the existing exterior brick as a wall in a shower. I'm so silly, I go into restaurants with fake brick and love that too. Not as much as the real thing but you get my point. So here's one of my decor weakness's. The interior brick wall!
You can bring the big WOW factor with framing. Look in magazines and catalogs and you'll find all sorts of inspiration. The above pictures, for me, have great wow factor and are very different. This is a great place to get creative. I always lay out my frames on my bed to see what looks good to me. Take a few pictures of your arrangements which will help you see what you like.
