Perfectly Composed Small Rooms
Design ideas for small living rooms, kitchens and more
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I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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I am crazy for small rooms. Give me a cozy bedroom just big enough for a queen bed, two nightstands, and a dresser over some oversized master suite any day (well, as long as there is a walk-in closet somewhere nearby...). As night falls earlier and earlier and the temperature gets colder and colder with winter's approach, nothing is better than an intimate small space for cozing up and hibernating.
Below are some of the most beautiful small spaces I've seen. Think of them as the Anti-Real Housewives of New Jersey rooms. In fact, when decorating, Anti-Real Housewives of New Jersey is always a great place to begin!
Below are some of the most beautiful small spaces I've seen. Think of them as the Anti-Real Housewives of New Jersey rooms. In fact, when decorating, Anti-Real Housewives of New Jersey is always a great place to begin!
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You can keep a small room from feeling claustrauphobic by opening it up to another room. In this case, it's the kitchen. Also, the built in shelves allow for a lot of storage and draw the eye up. Finally, white walls and ceilings give a more open feeling to the room.
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Here the focal point is the fireplace. Smaller pieces are placed at the opening to the room to allow flow. A workstation is tucked in a nook beyond the fireplace. The windows allow for spectacular natural light and extend the space visually.
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| This wide hallway takes on a gallery feel with the modern chairs, white walls, and art arrangement. |
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This room is the epitome of a cozy small space. I love that high shelf which keeps displayed items out of the way, and the way it is grounded by the rug.
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| This room is made for tucking in a small couch, hiding media in the cabinets and allowing passage to the terrace outside. |
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I love the proportions of this room, which are exaggerated by the tall shelves and ladder. All of that vertical space allows them to fit a few extra pieces into the limited floor space without seeming cramped.
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This window nook takes maximum advantage of what could have been wasted space. The view is great too.
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Again, what could be just some wasted hallway space is a perfect work nook.
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| This is a perfect little spot for intimate conversations. |
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by Amy Lau Design
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| The sectional sofa creates a small "room" within a larger room. |
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This is the perfect size bedroom. There is room for a dresser and a slipper chair past the foot of the bed.
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The clear coffee table gives the illusion of more open space in this room.
Ideabook updated on Oct. 15, 2009.
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Like the bedroom with the beige bedding. Very relaxing and pretty.
i have a small bedroom, (see attached floor plan) with size more or less 3 meters x 2 meters here in the Philippines, i can't seem to figure out where to put my built in wardrobe.. and a single bed,,, and also thinking of sliding doors instead of a swing door just to save space, what do you think? please HELP!
Thanks!
Becky