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Small Room Solutions: The Power of Focal Walls

April 28, 2023

Learn how to distinguish between focal walls and accent walls and determine which one is best suited for your room. In this post, I share my own experience with both wall types and offer advice on how to create a striking focal point while maintaining balance and harmony in your space. Whether you're designing a traditional or modern room, this guide will help you make a confident decision.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Living Room, Small Space Tags Focal walls, Accent walls, Statement walls, Interior design, Home décor, Decorating ideas, Design trends, Personal style, Room transformation, Balance and harmony
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Max Rahubovskiy

Make the Most of Your Awkward Space with Stylish Room Dividers

April 24, 2023

Unlock the full potential of your awkward room with these stylish room divider ideas! Discover endless possibilities for privacy, style, and functionality. From chic etageres to trendy curtains and sleek glass panels, find the perfect solution for your needs and budget. Say goodbye to boring rooms and hello to your dream space today!

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In Awkward Room, Decorating Advice, Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Room dividers, Non-permanent partitions, Privacy screens, Bookshelves, Etageres, Curtains, Glass panels, Plexiglass panels, Functional spaces, Stylish design, Affordable options, Interior design, Home décor, Creative solutions, Personalized spaces, Room layout, Budget-friendly ideas, Home improvement, DIY projects
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Spacejoy

Small Black and White Bedrooms: Unlocking the Power of High Contrast Design

April 21, 2023

Maximize your small black and white bedroom with high contrast design. Discover expert tips on creating a visually stunning and functional space with practical design solutions. Learn how to balance high contrast with lighting, storage, organization, and more for a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere.

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In Color, Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Space Tags Small bedroom design, Black and white bedrooms, High contrast design, Small space solutions, Bedroom organization, Bedroom storage, Lighting solutions, Practical design tips, Functional bedrooms, Stylish bedrooms, Maximizing space, Dynamic atmosphere, Visual interest, Balance design elements, Color schemes
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7 Creative Solutions for Small Room Eyesores

April 7, 2023

As someone who's struggled with necessary eyesores in a small room, I've put together 7 creative solutions to help you turn them into unique design elements. From cords to exposed pipes, these tips and tricks are easy, affordable, and perfect for anyone looking to make their small room more functional and aesthetically pleasing. Let's turn those pesky eyesores into design elements that elevate your space!

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In Decluttering, Decorating Advice, Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags small room, design, eyesores, decor, creative solutions, functionality, aesthetic, DIY, cords, exposed pipes, cluttered shelves, repurpose furniture
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Transform Your Small Living Room with These 13 Multifunctional Furniture Finds

Maksim Goncharenok

Transform Your Small Living Room with These 13 Multifunctional Furniture Finds

March 31, 2023

Make the most of your small living room with these 13 multifunctional furniture pieces. Discover clever solutions for seating, storage, and workspaces that will transform your space into a cozy and functional haven.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, multi-purpose furniture, Small Living Room, Small Space Tags Multifunctional furniture, Small living room, Space-saving solutions, Seating and sleeping, Storage and organization, Workspace and dining, Sofa bed, Futon, Convertible sectional, Recliner with built-in storage, Storage ottoman, Wall-mounted shelves, Coffee table with storage, Console table with drawers, Modular seating with hidden storage, TV stand with storage, Storage bench, Fold-out desk, Wall-mounted drop-leaf table, Home décor
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Mikhail Nilov

Creating Contrast: The Key to Decorating Small, Tricky, or Awkward Spaces.

March 27, 2023

Discover how contrast in decor and finishes can transform small, tricky, or awkward spaces! From color schemes to furniture and accessories, find out how to create visual interest, depth, and a sense of scale. Plus, learn how to bring in the color black for added impact. Get design tips and inspiration now!

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags contrast, décor, finishes, small spaces, tricky spaces, awkward spaces, visual interest, depth, sense of scale, black accents, color schemes, furniture, accessories, interior design, decorating, home décor, design tips, home improvement
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room mapping 101. sketch your space for perfect furniture placement

Antoni Shkraba

Room Mapping 101: Sketch Your Space for Perfect Furniture Placement

March 24, 2023

Don't make furniture shopping mistakes! Sketch your room first and get the dimensions, focal points, and traffic flow just right. These tips and room sketching guidelines make it easy to visualize your space and plan a functional layout. DON’T buy furniture or plan a new room layout without reading this first!

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In Awkward Room, Decorating Advice, Floor Plans, How To, Inspiration, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Sketching room dimensions, Room planning, Furniture layout, Interior design, Avoiding costly mistakes, Space optimization, Traffic flow, Focal point, Functionality, Visualizing space, Room sketching tips, Room measurement tips, Furniture fitting, Room layout optimization, Room mapping
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Afif Ramdhasuma

7 Design Tips for Awkward Apartments

March 3, 2023

Confused about how to make your small or awkward apartment look good? Don't let your small living space get you down. Here’s some clever and creative design hacks to transform your awkward apartment into a place you’ll love.

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In Guest Blog, Decorating Advice, How To, Holiday Decorating, Inspiration, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Awkward rooms, Tricky rooms, Difficult rooms to arrange, Small apartments, Small space solutions, Small room tips, Small room fixes, Small house storage, Apartment storage, Apartment size furniture, Small room furniture
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From Awkward to Awesome- How to Choose Anchor Furniture That Maximizes Your Living Space

Tiana

From Awkward to Awesome: How to Choose Anchor Furniture That Maximizes Your Living Space

February 20, 2023

Discover how to choose anchor furniture that transcends different styles and maximizes your living space! From timeless designs to multifunctional pieces, our guide offers expert tips on selecting proportional, versatile, and high-quality furniture. Create a cohesive and stylish living space that lasts with our strategies for choosing classic, neutral, and functional pieces.

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In Awkward Room, Decorating Advice, How To, Small Space, Small Space Edit, Tricky Space Tags furniture, home decor, interior design, anchor furniture, timeless design, versatile furniture, multifunctional furniture, high-quality furniture, small space living, neutral colors, classic shapes, functional furniture, furniture style, furniture size, furniture scale
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6.	Slaying Distractions in Small Spaces: Tips for Boosting Your Focus and Getting Stuff Done

EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA 

Slaying Distractions in Small Spaces: Tips for Boosting Your Focus and Getting Stuff Done

February 17, 2023

Struggling to stay focused in a small room? Check out this post for 10 common distractions, including clutter, noise, and uncomfortable furniture, and get practical tips for minimizing their impact. Whether you're a student, remote worker, or just looking to create a cozy space, these tips will help you stay productive and focused, no matter how small your room.

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In Decluttering, How To, Small Space, Small Space Edit Tags Productivity, Focus, Small spaces, Distractions, Work environment, Home office, Study space, Interior design, Room organization, Comfort, Technology, Temperature control, Minimalism, Ergonomics, Noise reduction
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Lina Kivaka

Maximize Your Small House's Value Before You Sell: 12 Easy DIY Weekend Updates

February 6, 2023

Uncover 12 easy DIY weekend home updates that will boost the value of your small house. From painting and updating lighting to installing new flooring and creating outdoor living spaces, these simple upgrades will add style and functionality to your space.

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In Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, Small Space Tags DIY home updates, Weekend home improvements, Increasing home value, Small house updates, Simple home upgrades, Painting walls, Updating lighting, installing hardware, Crown molding, Refreshing bathroom, Landscaping yard, Smart home system, Upgrading kitchen, New flooring, Built-ins, Front door update, Outdoor living space
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Rachel Claire

How to Hide the TV in a Small Living Room

February 3, 2023

Discover creative and stylus solutions for hiding a TV in a small living room. From furniture to retractable screens learn how to keep your space uncluttered and visually appealing. Find the best solution for your style and layout with these tips and ideas.

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In How To, Small Space, Tricky Space, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags hiding a TV, hiding a TV in a small living room, small living room, furniture, armoire, cabinet, bookshelf, TV, lift, retractable screen, swivel mount, sliding panel, gallery wall, artwork, concealing TV, space, saving, minimalistic, unique solution, style in layout, creativity, visual interest, uncluttered space
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Max Vakhtbovych

Bunk Bed Design Ideas to Maximize Your Room Space

January 30, 2023

Think bunk beds are just for kids? Think again. Here, you can explore the features and benefits of some very functional bunk bed ideas that will help you save, and utilize, space in ways you never imagined!

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In How To, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Guest Blog, Small Space Tags Metal bunk beds, Wood bunk beds, Maple bunk bed, Oak bunk bed, Cherry bunk bed, Walnut bunk bed, Rubberwood bunk bed, Maximize bedroom space, Roommate bunk bed, Storage beds, Bunk bed storage, Bunk bed shelf, Bunk bed stairs, Wall mounted bunk bed, Workstation bunk bed
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Max Vakhtbovych

18 Small Bedroom Decor Ideas That Will Make It Feel Spacious

January 27, 2023

Tired of being cramped in your tiny bedroom? These small bedroom decor ideas will help you make the most of your space!

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In Guest Blog, Decorating Advice, How To, multi-purpose furniture, Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Small Space Tags How to Design a Small Bedroom, Make a Small Bedroom Look Bigger, Colors to Make Small Rooms Look Bigger, small bedroom decorating, small bedroom ideas, bedroom design ideas, decorate a compact bedroom, ideas for small bedrooms, cozy small bedrooms, decorate a bedroom, small bedroom furniture ideas, small bedroom multifunctional furniture, small bedroom décor, make a small bedroom appear larger, minimalist small bedrooms
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you'll never want to leave these 25 gorgeous reading nooks for small rooms

Stephanie Renee Cluff 

You’ll Never Want to Leave These 25 Gorgeous Reading Nooks for Small Rooms

January 18, 2023

Do you love to read actual books? Is your small house overrun with stacks of hard covers, paperbacks, and journals? Does your coffee table look like you’re studying for finals even though you graduated college decades ago? You need a cozy reading nook with storage my friend! You’re in luck. Here’s 25 gorgeous ideas to reclaim your space and save your rooms from homeless book clutter.

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In Awkward Room, Inspiration, Small Space Tags Reading Corners, Simple reading corner, Bedroom reading nook, Kitchen reading nook, Den reading nook, Closet reading nook, Small closet library, Small room reading spaces, Best reading nooks, Kid reading nook, Reading area with storage, Book nooks, Reading nooks, reading nook ideas for small spaces, reading nook diy, floor reading nooks, built-in reading nook, reading nook ideas living room
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JESHOOTS

Rethinking Home: Design Ideas for Your New Small Addition

December 12, 2022

Smaller houses have lots of benefits like being less expensive to buy and maintain. They’re fast to clean too. But the one thing they don’t have is MORE space! If you need elbow room, don’t throw a for sale sign on the lawn. Instead, think about getting a small addition. Here’s some ways to re-think your home.

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In How To, Small Space, Small Space Edit Tags increase your square footage, add on to a house, small home addition, home office addition, home remodeling, types of home additions, home addition ideas, smaller additions, room additions
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Spacejoy

Minimize Architecture & Trim in a Small Room

November 21, 2022

Ceiling trims and moldings are beautiful and give rooms definition and character. But some trims can make a small room with low ceilings feel even smaller. Here’s some important things to consider for all your small rooms with trim, soffits, vaults, and dormers.

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In Decorating Advice, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Does crown molding make a room feel bigger or smaller, Add ceiling trim, Don’t add ceiling trim, What size ceiling trim, What size crown molding, Molding with low ceiling, Crown molding with low ceiling, Low ceiling trim, Rules for using wall trim in small rooms, Is crown molding outdated, Moulding for small rooms, Moulding to make room look bigger
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Olena Bohovyk

7 Ways to Add Height and Balance to Small or Awkward Rooms

November 14, 2022

If something is feeling "off" in one of your rooms, I'd say that that "something" could be balance. It helps to think of any space in your home as an equation. What you do to one side needs to balance, not necessarily match, the other side. Let me explain.

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In Awkward Room, Decorating Advice, How To, Interior Decorating, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Balance room design, Awkward rooms, How to fill awkward spaces in your home, Unbalanced living room, Fix off balance room, How to balance a small room, Stage an awkward living room, Balance a small room
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Inside Weather

Your Furniture is too Small for Your Small Room

November 7, 2022

The truth is small furniture in small rooms can often make the room feel unbalanced. Just like weights and measurements, the furniture in a small room must fill the space appropriately to feel balanced. If your small room feels off, it’s probably because the furniture is too small.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, multi-purpose furniture, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags small space design strategies, small space furniture, furniture too small for small room, can you put large furniture in a small room, how to fit large furniture in a small space, does big furniture make a room look bigger, visual weight of furniture, small room large furniture, large furniture in small spaces
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Rachel Claire

Where to Use Wood Wall Paneling in Your Home

November 4, 2022

Wood paneling conjures up pictures of dark and stuffy drawing rooms that look and feel oppressive. The truth is completely different. Modern wood wall paneling is a fantastically versatile wall finish that can be whatever character you choose.

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In Decorating Advice, Guest Blog, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Space Tags Versatility of wood paneling, How to use wood paneling in home, Where to put wood paneling, Benefits of wood paneling, Ecological benefits of wood paneling, Durability of wood paneling, Wood paneling in small rooms, Features of wood paneling
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