How To Decorate A Small Space

Besides smaller scaled furniture, check out these 5 ways to decorate a small room for your family.

1) Repeating the Same Pattern Using bold patterns but repeating just one throughout. Try tying in the colors from the pattern to create a cleaner overall look.

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2) Go Vertical Use all of your wall space from floor ceiling when decorating a small space. Keeping less on the floor to make the most of your floor space.

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3) Lighten Up Lighter colors really open a space

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4) Go Big with Accessories Less is more but bigger is better with accessories in a small room.

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5) Multi-Functional Furniture Using furniture for different functions.

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