If you have a small home or a small room within a larger home, you may think that decorating it is simply not going to work well. After all, there’s not enough room to bring in all the furniture you want, or to accent the parts of the home you like. You may be surprised by some of the ways you can actually make the space look bigger and more inviting. Check out these ideas and then visit Half Price Drapes to find what you need. Learn to love colors It’s a common misconception that a small … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Up on Your Small Spaces: How to Decorate Small Homes and Rooms
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How to Trick the Brain into Thinking Your Home is Larger Than It Is
Many people wish they had more room in their homes. In a perfect world, they’d all be able to move to a larger place, but if they can’t do that, then Half Price Drapes has some suggestions on how to trick the brain into thinking your home is larger than it is. Mirrors can have a huge impact Wall-to-wall mirrors is one of the most obvious solutions to the issue of not enough space but it shouldn’t be overlooked just because it’s obvious. You may add mirrors to highlight architectural elements, … [Read more...] about How to Trick the Brain into Thinking Your Home is Larger Than It Is
5 Simple Ways to Make a Room Look Larger
Do you have a room that’s simply smaller than you’d like? Are you stuck in a home that has a serious lack of space? If you do, you’re not alone. Many people across the country are constantly looking for new ways to make their rooms look larger. In fact, a recent article in OnMilwaukee details one designer’s answer to this question. In Steinhafels' Ask the Designer: How to create the look of more space in a room, the author discusses the fact that “home” can mean different things to everyone, … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways to Make a Room Look Larger
The Most Critical Thing to Consider When Decorating a Small Space
There are a lot of things to consider as you prepare to decorate your home or office but according to a recent article in the Daily Herald, proportion and scale are the most important factors you’ll need to consider if your space is small. In their article Proportions and scale critical when decorating small spaces, there are a quite a few interesting ideas. Christine Bunn writes, “When it comes to interior design, you've got to get the size of your ideas right. Nothing is worse than when a … [Read more...] about The Most Critical Thing to Consider When Decorating a Small Space
Decorating Tips for Small Spaces
Decorating can feel challenging when you have limited space to work with. Half Price Drapes has compiled some unique and useful ideas to help you make the most of your space. Don’t let an inch of space go to waste As you consider all the space in your small home or apartment, make sure you’re not just looking at the rooms as they are now. Open up your options by viewing any empty space with potential. For example, an empty space between two closets in your bedroom can easily be made into an … [Read more...] about Decorating Tips for Small Spaces
Making Small Spaces Look Big
Hanging draperies to separate a larger space into several small spaces is a well-known tactic for creating individualized areas for work or socializing. When it comes to opening up a smaller space to appear larger than it really is, though, drapes can also be the answer. Here are some ideas, courtesy of SFGate.com, for making smaller spaces look stylish and spacious: Mounting Curtain Hardware closer to the ceiling than to the window frame will give the appearance of a taller space—particularly … [Read more...] about Making Small Spaces Look Big