Small living room decorating ideas.
Big paintings in small rooms.
Dining room chandeliers should hang 60 to 66 inches off the floor.
10 tips for living with pets kids in a small space.
Huge art in small rooms.
But when it comes to making a room especially a small one look and feel bigger there truly is no one right answer.
The dated idea that small rooms should only be to be painted white thankfully has been replaced with an unlimited palette of colors.
Large art can be the defining element of a small space tying together a color scheme and creating a single focal point that anchors the other items in the room.
In fact a big canvas in a small space is a favorite design formula.
The best tools for painting your apartment.
6 tips for downsizing.
It can be anything.
16 gadgets and accessories perfect for small space living.
A deep blue like this creates the perception of depth.
Shadow can be your friend especially in a small space.
Embrace small spaces and make them feel like jewel boxes don t be afraid of dark or bright colors says designer jonathan adler it s a bold choice but his go to hue for small spaces is benjamin moore s outrageous orange though he says any jewel tone will do no matter which rich color you pick jonathan recommends warm low artificial light hanging lots of artwork and adding picture.
Painting a room a dark color camouflages the fact that it s small.
Add a mudroom or a laundry in a small space.
While some designers frown on the idea of painting one wall a different or deeper color than the others it can work wonders in a small space says designer and actress libby langdon a contributor to hgtv s small space big style.
Hang curtains all the way to the ceiling to make the ceilings appear higher.
Don t be afraid of bold colors she says.
White paint in a small room can actually make it look boxy and bland.
Though white is supposed to make your room look light and bright it can actually do the opposite when it shows every shadow or dark corner.
The design insiders trick you don t need capacious rooms to enjoy oversize artwork.
Never match the color of your walls to a color in one of your fabrics.
8 double duty furniture solutions for your small space dilemma.