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« on: January 14, 2015, 05:38:20 AM »

As my children moved out of the house my significant other and I moved to a smaller apartment. At first it was a bit hard to adjust to the smaller living space, but over time we found some amazing ways to design and decorate our new home. In some ways it even became  better than our previous one!
I would love to pass on this knowledge I have acquired, as I know it can help a lot of people out there. The key is finding the right balance between functionality, comfort and style. Follow these 10 decorating tips and you will make the most of the space you have, while still letting your personality shine through.

Carefully Delineate Separate Areas


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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2015, 05:38:42 AM »

Do your best to define separate areas of the house and give each one a specific purpose. Put coat hangers and shoe racks by the door to round off your entryway. Place a buffet between your kitchen and dining areas for easy serving and extra storage space. Don't be afraid to let things like plates or hobby items help separate the space, it works well and it adds a lot of "you" to the house.

Use Duel-Purpose Furniture


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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2015, 05:39:09 AM »

Every inch counts in a small living space so make the most of the room you have. Rather than trying to work your space around your furniture, focus on buying pieces that will work with you and serve more than one function. A bed can be folded into a sofa for watching TV, a hollow ottoman can be used for storage and a dining table can have built-in drawers for dishes and cutlery.

Rethink Unused Spaces

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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2015, 05:39:33 AM »

It can be easy to get stuck in a certain way of thinking after living in the same space for a long time. You need to be able to challenge yourself to look around and identify the “dead spaces” in your house. I'm sure you will find you have some unused corners and blank walls, so try to find ways to use those spaces to your advantage.

Go Vertical


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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2015, 05:39:53 AM »

When you think about the best way to make use of a space, it’s critical to think vertically as well as horizontally. Tall, narrow and independent storage systems are your best friends when trying to get the most storage out of the least amount of space. High storage solutions can also work great as dividers between two separated areas of the house.

Use an Organization System

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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2015, 05:40:09 AM »

In a small space every little bit of mess looks like an out of control disaster. Set a goal for yourself to return items to their proper places immediately after using them. All the storage in the world will not be helpful to you, if it’s so messy inside that you cannot tell what’s being stored.

Use a Light Color Palette




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