by Rachelle de Bretagne

Created on: July 25, 2008   Last Updated: August 04, 2008

Many of us face the difficulty of having rooms which are relatively small, though there are ways to deal with small spaces and to maximize that space through the process of decorating. For the purpose of explanation, this article takes the reader through the different rooms in the house, and the scenarios which present themselves, explaining how to get round common problems where space is limited.

Through explanation and an overall look at the room in question, small spaces don't have to have that feeling of constraint. Many home owners impose this constraint on themselves through not being able to separate the wood from the trees, and the article takes an in depth look at how the issue of limited space can be addressed.

*Bedrooms.
*Bathrooms.
*Kitchens.
*Family rooms.

Bedrooms.

Looking at the furniture used within a bedroom area, it is often difficult to decide how a small bedroom can be anything but small, though there are ways to disguise smallness. Before even considering the colors which are suited to the space, take a look at the elements which make up the bedroom, as often these can be changed for more space saving ones. Double beds can be downsized to three quarter beds.

Single beds can incorporate space saving drawers to eliminate the need for extra furniture. Wardrobes can be downsized as well, or even built in to save all that floor space which makes the room look constricted. Alcoves used wisely can turn into built in shelf space or into a built in dressing table area.

Let's take a look at all the other elements of the room which affect space. One of the most obvious is floor covering. If this is dark, the impression that this gives is one of oppression, making the room look smaller. Floors which are ideal for small spaces are those in lighter colors, and here a good quality modern laminated flooring can lift the whole feel of the room, or if this cannot be afforded, a good quality linoleum will be easy to clean and create a greater impact in a light color and the choice available today is enormous.

Looking at curtains, these should also be in a style which is not oppressive. If a window is too heavily dressed in a bedroom, it makes the room look crowded and also takes away an element of light. Lighter colored fabrics which are coordinated with bed linen look wonderful.

For walls and ceilings, there really is no restriction, though if you use dark colors, these always close in a small space and make it look even smaller. Perhaps it would be wiser to introduce

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