2011 Ideas for Small Spaces Decorating

learn how to make the most of your small-space situation with these creative design ideas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLscf0DC7XbQgfCgfEPS0M31Oy5-QD3ETub2l-8EmHclsJ4y1BFtLBFOlt_7u3ek3EHNEl3UXIb8bEqca89zpTpw4gOwuYm7-ysT0rliuUp7u0LFp0L80XTwD71wxshwUPRgLWCLYIvJU/s1600/small-space-living-room-dining-room-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLscf0DC7XbQgfCgfEPS0M31Oy5-QD3ETub2l-8EmHclsJ4y1BFtLBFOlt_7u3ek3EHNEl3UXIb8bEqca89zpTpw4gOwuYm7-ysT0rliuUp7u0LFp0L80XTwD71wxshwUPRgLWCLYIvJU/s640/small-space-living-room-dining-room-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Curtain Divider</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">A simple, sheer curtain is a great way to easily divide two spaces. Designer Vanessa DeLeon incorporated a sheer, silk curtain panel into this Asian-style apartment to add a dramatic element and visually separate the living room from the dining room. </div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WyIw3yroZttDawO8cK-8CeV1b5z-MjC81puIGOI34lOVMRWKx8U_026M1j0QBx5bjAUkz4sQ0L3BCUulKKvp7aqht7H4-Px7JS-Ag-OMWcLtPIsOHAyKEsSmuSZ7Wgm32qwgGhyeiXc/s1600/living-room-decorating-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WyIw3yroZttDawO8cK-8CeV1b5z-MjC81puIGOI34lOVMRWKx8U_026M1j0QBx5bjAUkz4sQ0L3BCUulKKvp7aqht7H4-Px7JS-Ag-OMWcLtPIsOHAyKEsSmuSZ7Wgm32qwgGhyeiXc/s640/living-room-decorating-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></h2><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well-Worked Window Treatments</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">To make a small living room appear more spacious, add floor-to-ceiling window treatments. This eclectic living room features extra-high ceilings, despite its small floor plan. This simple addition will automatically draw eyes up the wall for a much larger feel. Design by Lori Dennis</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzNJD1oauefaJWtLPiWPAYiRkpfxp1ak_1_4ckdoI0m6o8OeDiC3uA1ovMtB3vGllpVp-wDXlWEpHyoRAxTZ4EevJ9P6DtZi1hy3WPG09eeLuMEVs1dhSGvJ448ZkbOF4_85f_qrEz7w/s1600/dining-room-shelves-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzNJD1oauefaJWtLPiWPAYiRkpfxp1ak_1_4ckdoI0m6o8OeDiC3uA1ovMtB3vGllpVp-wDXlWEpHyoRAxTZ4EevJ9P6DtZi1hy3WPG09eeLuMEVs1dhSGvJ448ZkbOF4_85f_qrEz7w/s640/dining-room-shelves-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Clever Kitchen Storage</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">While regular kitchen cupboards serve a useful purpose, there's something eye-catching and appealing about these open (and organized) storage shelves. Designer John Gidding wanted to separate the kitchen from the dining area but still keep the entire space open and airy. By adding the small wall divider, he was able to turn a small kitchen into two separate rooms. Plus, the floor-to-ceiling shelves are the perfect place to store and display favorite items and pretty glassware.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjyw0rrMsobOw65AvPa8X5ciw0EvEZrHUZR0gSolPIhpCV4q_p39nap53IxVbCP0jbLRWerGCwt3Vd6c-cGTiC38JEKcxVVZqGRRCcrRW5oRaWTxgPP38OdHp9qqgFLPrWmSrQ2IwctU/s1600/small-bathroom-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjyw0rrMsobOw65AvPa8X5ciw0EvEZrHUZR0gSolPIhpCV4q_p39nap53IxVbCP0jbLRWerGCwt3Vd6c-cGTiC38JEKcxVVZqGRRCcrRW5oRaWTxgPP38OdHp9qqgFLPrWmSrQ2IwctU/s640/small-bathroom-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bathroon Storage</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Narrow wall shelves are an excellent way to store bathroom essentials in a stylish way. Invest in attractive canisters to hold cotton swabs, cotton balls and your favorite lotion, and place unsightly toiletries under the vanity. Small wicker baskets can also be placed on the shelves for additional, hidden storage. Design by John Gidding</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1CcHvieV_1-WD9ej63Xi4GPzeDHuwioI2WiLDJuXcMVkrZ9cMlCv0aL0g0E9kAD6KESYtdqWnJWneKOO7fuQadwmq46OpRtWix0Y5agl5gjmPj4XJ9BnNqoXSoFak76w-ta-6utkG_A/s1600/home-office-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1CcHvieV_1-WD9ej63Xi4GPzeDHuwioI2WiLDJuXcMVkrZ9cMlCv0aL0g0E9kAD6KESYtdqWnJWneKOO7fuQadwmq46OpRtWix0Y5agl5gjmPj4XJ9BnNqoXSoFak76w-ta-6utkG_A/s640/home-office-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Multipurpose Space</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Sometimes, a multipurpose space is unavoidable, and your home office and guest bedroom must inhabit the same space. To make the best of this situation, use the surrounding walls to your advantage. Designer John Gidding created a simple desk unit and added a collection of shelves above for necessary storage. Connected to the desk, a stylishly concealed Murphy bed can easily pull out for those occasional guests. During the day, store the bed for a creative and spacious workspace. </div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGF9CursfDGHgCIJpxAVXOo0pOdWVm547oAMDKIp3CoA2yV7fnBhd7thj6MJA4qZAyQ0XWik33p178gVoCN8PJ0-88e1DsGvhiU89ez7YNYHm58KCid3Ius4vKT2jIQVzegFiwdyTFvU/s1600/Small-Living-Room-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGF9CursfDGHgCIJpxAVXOo0pOdWVm547oAMDKIp3CoA2yV7fnBhd7thj6MJA4qZAyQ0XWik33p178gVoCN8PJ0-88e1DsGvhiU89ez7YNYHm58KCid3Ius4vKT2jIQVzegFiwdyTFvU/s640/Small-Living-Room-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">Keep It Light</h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">To make your space appear larger, avoid using dark hues. This eclectic living room features a gray focal wall for a punch of color but keeps the rest of the space light and open with crisp, white furniture and white built-in units.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKyr_wduGQbFQwAi6eoDmSqtrBSo4UORpxXtMEYmnKnHXIf6mAFI8LwkmszwZJIAqSfSuk_7h60rkYL_GigPb0HQHzd7hs76uIzxV-6qWz1aaRT1WuYMC9QV5R5Mp5Kp9Wxz08lWXPhA/s1600/shelves_decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKyr_wduGQbFQwAi6eoDmSqtrBSo4UORpxXtMEYmnKnHXIf6mAFI8LwkmszwZJIAqSfSuk_7h60rkYL_GigPb0HQHzd7hs76uIzxV-6qWz1aaRT1WuYMC9QV5R5Mp5Kp9Wxz08lWXPhA/s640/shelves_decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beneath the Stairs</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Any space can be enhanced with additional (and stylish) storage solutions. Designer John Gidding added a shelving unit directly below the stairs to take advantage of the awkward, extra space. Located adjacent to the kitchen, he turned the unit into a mini bar, storing bar essentials and other accessories. These shelves would also be an ideal place to display an abundant book collection.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyc3X0IZRq57nXwYu95k0vo0X5UJDWmFoGzXBoV8pEj-iVYit1-q8SZV_Gntknj43AD7o0I8ICY5_1tb8Ra5F5J5CqhyXsEXe5-1g6T2RlGhTwLvVxXhQH4XBxskf0yKYOz7sCKTyIhAU/s1600/living-room-shelves-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyc3X0IZRq57nXwYu95k0vo0X5UJDWmFoGzXBoV8pEj-iVYit1-q8SZV_Gntknj43AD7o0I8ICY5_1tb8Ra5F5J5CqhyXsEXe5-1g6T2RlGhTwLvVxXhQH4XBxskf0yKYOz7sCKTyIhAU/s640/living-room-shelves-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Get Creative</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Whether you have small children and a lot of toys or just need extra shelves to store books and display items, creatively use the extra space between two floor levels for a unique shelving unit. With six separate shelves and floor space below, designer John Gidding provided the perfect place for visual storage. These small canvas bins are great for keeping toys stored away and out of sight.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzdiBKgqUOWloBHtand05qH-yMKUxM0XYtXIUqy-t5la07ZCufioeTPXvPhJOw3Zf92snYeO_L1wW4OX-fOtHeH9PggQbaRhk9zkaiMGzgdd92gvuuXHtmIC47-KOMZ3R50K5GyqnVg0/s1600/small-space-bedroom-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzdiBKgqUOWloBHtand05qH-yMKUxM0XYtXIUqy-t5la07ZCufioeTPXvPhJOw3Zf92snYeO_L1wW4OX-fOtHeH9PggQbaRhk9zkaiMGzgdd92gvuuXHtmIC47-KOMZ3R50K5GyqnVg0/s640/small-space-bedroom-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Add a Mirror</b></span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">One of the best (and easiest) tricks in the design world is adding a full-body mirror to visually expand a space. Surrounded by neutral draperies, this tall mirror adds dimension to the space and makes the small bedroom appear much larger. Close the curtains and hide the mirror for a more intimate and enclosed space.</div>

2011 Ideas for Small Spaces Decorating

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2012 Christmas Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces

There's no need to downsize your holiday expectations with a small space to decorate. Our space-saving ideas bring the merriment of the season into even the tiniest corners.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKFOvr4kLFB1ZUhdWEDxASV-8u4CcIcQ7AoDsxL2TCvCIOjRrdztTBxpa1wQ9go7DhU_mWODAIo62OAtGot_YJVDx62uqSVlbUGdyORPQqqxYWDIomw_zgvmvFHpcePv3dqORG5Az/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKFOvr4kLFB1ZUhdWEDxASV-8u4CcIcQ7AoDsxL2TCvCIOjRrdztTBxpa1wQ9go7DhU_mWODAIo62OAtGot_YJVDx62uqSVlbUGdyORPQqqxYWDIomw_zgvmvFHpcePv3dqORG5Az/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-11.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Go Small with Displays</span></b></span></div><br />Ornaments have tons of pop -- utilize their glitter and glow for a small-space display. Glue an ornament to a small, round plastic or glass disk. Remove the hanger and tuck in mini blooms or sprigs of berries. Group the vase ornaments on a tray for a centerpiece.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lOYdk1KY281eRY7IRvESHQUIW1tba7myaDQ8EJZtKLIJTgUWt5Z7cg9t-TnGmS_KIu1PEReev9ougWWeu9_W7chIrVZghNrRk0edMRR8rEfsgIa3iPXWPkU_f8P7B8-et41Xjx_m/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lOYdk1KY281eRY7IRvESHQUIW1tba7myaDQ8EJZtKLIJTgUWt5Z7cg9t-TnGmS_KIu1PEReev9ougWWeu9_W7chIrVZghNrRk0edMRR8rEfsgIa3iPXWPkU_f8P7B8-et41Xjx_m/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Enhance a Chair</span></b></span></div><br />Instead of leaving extra chairs empty, place beribboned packages on, under, and around them for a small-scale version of under-the-tree package bonanza.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DjFnb1HrS1lEH81x6blwavRLLxvefcYcNvpITlUiGLL4UV1DqQe4cCtkIjw647X9lNnt3gcUHnVaqrZ0nOLGdsctv3AKbtWCCinSrwDhhmEmHvJuhisNGo6GosyR5Fb6iO6l-WzE/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DjFnb1HrS1lEH81x6blwavRLLxvefcYcNvpITlUiGLL4UV1DqQe4cCtkIjw647X9lNnt3gcUHnVaqrZ0nOLGdsctv3AKbtWCCinSrwDhhmEmHvJuhisNGo6GosyR5Fb6iO6l-WzE/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Use Window Space</span></b></span></div><br />Simplicity is key for small-space decorating. White pillar candles, placed on a silver tray, add elegance to a windowsill. Two faux dwarf evergreens, wrapped in burlap, add a bit of color to the wintry scene.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXWdghl34_KfB3VnGnjDCz4Y6jDPYMp9rMhH_MSIlO2drfu4jdbsY61aqHv4_AvniufXDnpPuUsi4F0r5u9_AWF5SMkkcmu4ih-JBQqw0MbHHh108rpngorD5j6dfdK-9XZXoshAt/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXWdghl34_KfB3VnGnjDCz4Y6jDPYMp9rMhH_MSIlO2drfu4jdbsY61aqHv4_AvniufXDnpPuUsi4F0r5u9_AWF5SMkkcmu4ih-JBQqw0MbHHh108rpngorD5j6dfdK-9XZXoshAt/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Decorate with Small Wreaths</span></b></span></div><br />Large and impactful are typical design credos for wreaths, but small can be equally as mighty. Hang a mini wreath with a velvet or satin ribbon from shelves or drawer pulls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-6YyWqFdKkTWEL590w6pE1FRCXGyW2-AiVJg8VGGf4f68MyJAgGpXjiRvmArNDGDUtpTOWXRBl4j2Wdp-c8ZFKaKogx_-bAFopD4N-4yaBa93uD77tLao2FKO-pFy_JQDt6kcFcR/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-6YyWqFdKkTWEL590w6pE1FRCXGyW2-AiVJg8VGGf4f68MyJAgGpXjiRvmArNDGDUtpTOWXRBl4j2Wdp-c8ZFKaKogx_-bAFopD4N-4yaBa93uD77tLao2FKO-pFy_JQDt6kcFcR/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Fill a Corner</span> </b></span></div><br />Nooks, crannies, shelves, bookcases: All are great spots for diminutive seasonal decor. If there's no space for a full tree, put a single dwarf version -- with a few presents -- on a midheight shelf. In place of lights, decorate with small-scale ornaments.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOS2iy_-c7Q_MnUdqe8pKMmuLksllrpfdnoSBRusy38MqukvTFtx2njm7M5_J7L8v2-phmPB0oziegiXlvr_nMg1zKhI6PVea5Bpb2x_tcVOxvFVdrIvOew89dNqDvhrs2h87rbvSG/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOS2iy_-c7Q_MnUdqe8pKMmuLksllrpfdnoSBRusy38MqukvTFtx2njm7M5_J7L8v2-phmPB0oziegiXlvr_nMg1zKhI6PVea5Bpb2x_tcVOxvFVdrIvOew89dNqDvhrs2h87rbvSG/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Fabricate a Faux Tree</span></b></span></div><br />If you don't have space for -- or just don't want -- a real tree, you can get the same feel with this evergreen idea. Start with a wide branch; hang on a hook from the wall and decorate with treasured ornaments.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDrhoLyxWv8pRR5-Kg3GHt_IfRKkVUWRTFEVU0_CnhmW9Sg0FTgCGc0XHxA8Yhqulxp40VqOas3_GMX5n38l6bmdv3h01vHaRkJw4BnaZVvTk_8mkLM98cGmpmFOt7eOpcCcrlkzH/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDrhoLyxWv8pRR5-Kg3GHt_IfRKkVUWRTFEVU0_CnhmW9Sg0FTgCGc0XHxA8Yhqulxp40VqOas3_GMX5n38l6bmdv3h01vHaRkJw4BnaZVvTk_8mkLM98cGmpmFOt7eOpcCcrlkzH/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Create a Hanging Window Display</span> </b></span></div><br />Look out on something pretty -- a basic painted frame strung with ribbon and hung with ornaments jazzes up a window and requires zero rearranging.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqtZjnFmEnYeW2SEiq9MRHizC13kVkjTuPH2rpOOH_MyZTgJkEXBLfPCj4ZY8mHBwBHn1s7WW_wkIHmen_X3i7hV8gRHbpxLrf4e_JNirKPrMKP9nm6wVM0vH3x1mtqxUO0Kr7OsT/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqtZjnFmEnYeW2SEiq9MRHizC13kVkjTuPH2rpOOH_MyZTgJkEXBLfPCj4ZY8mHBwBHn1s7WW_wkIHmen_X3i7hV8gRHbpxLrf4e_JNirKPrMKP9nm6wVM0vH3x1mtqxUO0Kr7OsT/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Use Space by the Stairs</span> </b></span></div><br />A small table by the stairs is a prominent small-space spot to start your Christmas merriment. Add a little, lightly decorated tree and a modest display to the tabletop. To give the evergreen a bit of height, place in a tall silver vase.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU69M2J6VijzvArt-XuRy_u8oqLldVIbckpL4NRi-DStLSy0re7XDLjHZXuy5Guxw0DqxUue2rTH4SkFbFjTge71Le2uTt-3XjUDx6i5ZOqXYwLOV4tFRHSUup4Yg9WkL7L0BBfz73/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU69M2J6VijzvArt-XuRy_u8oqLldVIbckpL4NRi-DStLSy0re7XDLjHZXuy5Guxw0DqxUue2rTH4SkFbFjTge71Le2uTt-3XjUDx6i5ZOqXYwLOV4tFRHSUup4Yg9WkL7L0BBfz73/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Brighten a Hanging Picture</span></b></span></div><br />You've already decorated your home with personal pictures -- give them a holiday touch with a sprig of evergreen. No special crafting tools required.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NYRipGTbIvkfX09WpnS2RDkTKZRpy1ZvohsQgmzSLWHe9THNcOVSwWKgEIX70__KhJQzFBJsHjUnzGpySAeFra1_RvzJl0mt8nS2xOrvBSUtiIce1OpQTPWesvFZi8Zd9PhJHGLN/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NYRipGTbIvkfX09WpnS2RDkTKZRpy1ZvohsQgmzSLWHe9THNcOVSwWKgEIX70__KhJQzFBJsHjUnzGpySAeFra1_RvzJl0mt8nS2xOrvBSUtiIce1OpQTPWesvFZi8Zd9PhJHGLN/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Use Wall Space</span></b></span></div><br />That lovely solid-color wall in your living room? The perfect home for a holiday display. Here, miniature grapevine wreaths add texture to a green wall. We chose a variety of accents -- faux birds, small ornaments, sprigs of berries -- and glued them onto the wreaths before hanging the displays from a length of ribbon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiqwFcjGM1HJiJxxCoWzAd9osx_wZSUHQn9w_wgts4gzlqOXRAUMPgBi9EocLahgZnrAyCyU__8vHHFwlumQ23nYcushWVoxSWR4rRGrt66-FQAGb0FducpWJJgCm2Ba1LAARX4WT/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiqwFcjGM1HJiJxxCoWzAd9osx_wZSUHQn9w_wgts4gzlqOXRAUMPgBi9EocLahgZnrAyCyU__8vHHFwlumQ23nYcushWVoxSWR4rRGrt66-FQAGb0FducpWJJgCm2Ba1LAARX4WT/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Add a Tree in a Bathroom</span></b></span></div><br />Don't overlook bathrooms as places to add some merry touches. Here, a small corner offers a great spot for a potted tree decorated with cream and blue ceramic bells and glass balls.

2012 Christmas Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces

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Christmas Decorating 2012 Ideas for Small Spaces

Add something new to your standby Christmas decor. Alongside your sentimental ornaments and favorite pieces, introduce an updated centerpiece or a fresh take on stairway decor, and you might find a new decorating tradition!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Yf_iQMC49E91Rsw05Y2H5vf1rcsexKL7Wni7p5swWBDb8ri9kTeoA2tz0sTwwm3f-IcGbSMX8aISEjFC1qgdC3Kw8bfEcKDrDPSsQIUrXuzB-PbFJqVUbajwpodmz_V_e65nNQZW/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Yf_iQMC49E91Rsw05Y2H5vf1rcsexKL7Wni7p5swWBDb8ri9kTeoA2tz0sTwwm3f-IcGbSMX8aISEjFC1qgdC3Kw8bfEcKDrDPSsQIUrXuzB-PbFJqVUbajwpodmz_V_e65nNQZW/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2" style="color: orange;">Add Bits of Texture to a Banister</span></b></span> </div><br />Texture can play a key role in boosting the visual interest of a small space. Here, a simple swag of evergreen boughs and three stockings in three different materials spruce up a short banister.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmiyETgcyonFvp5lVby_ngii6wdL6kpUtK2bQ43B6WT1YEr8MXGakZwzOwm7MtJ9A8Uk93pMayHOi1mig74bRaJSVFUkPpqdHhIVzvQuYfc4zvAOVYRRdZeUwsPfvkS5uUG0WPoBN/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmiyETgcyonFvp5lVby_ngii6wdL6kpUtK2bQ43B6WT1YEr8MXGakZwzOwm7MtJ9A8Uk93pMayHOi1mig74bRaJSVFUkPpqdHhIVzvQuYfc4zvAOVYRRdZeUwsPfvkS5uUG0WPoBN/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Swap Out Curtains</span></b></span></div><br />Think outside the box when it comes to your small-space decorating. In place of everyday kitchen curtains, swap in a few spray-starched Christmas aprons and add a cluster of faux trees.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MESG9lK_148IucX_R1KjiTzQy4yI632mzZQr-ylqoqFP3EvW5d1WqgKkmbGFpe6-Dvb7UEakMEZ4TBBq3pNCPipET-fjsiuiEfM-37TxPFrvbVkEANG_3DRd15i31Y63r3f6DXca/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MESG9lK_148IucX_R1KjiTzQy4yI632mzZQr-ylqoqFP3EvW5d1WqgKkmbGFpe6-Dvb7UEakMEZ4TBBq3pNCPipET-fjsiuiEfM-37TxPFrvbVkEANG_3DRd15i31Y63r3f6DXca/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Create a Tiny Village Display</span></b></span></div><br />Tiny wrapped boxes provide a base to a few glittering paper houses that take up very little space. To make "trees," wrap squares of scrapbook paper into cones and glue the edges; cut off the bottoms to be level. For extra sparkle, place the grouping on a silver tray.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQDGdaGg4k7ZvR0Wq4KAhfMH_tOuNeOh5UEDgMyODbxFySXs7Vg-qoLf13yVnBX2c7x_CJh3COJQhYGYViCCL7kwPrzwXYBtT1XeFZa30CO9RtCNYsXz7h0As7rXZbAdkaJSxTstP/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQDGdaGg4k7ZvR0Wq4KAhfMH_tOuNeOh5UEDgMyODbxFySXs7Vg-qoLf13yVnBX2c7x_CJh3COJQhYGYViCCL7kwPrzwXYBtT1XeFZa30CO9RtCNYsXz7h0As7rXZbAdkaJSxTstP/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Accent Your Kitchen Windows</span> </b></span></div><br />Open, airy windowpanes dance with color, thanks to these colorful snowflakes. Hang similar ones in a pattern or at random; add the final touch with a simple swag of greenery overhead.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicxJLawQtXzxj_2vDpcVCE-qc5T88fGZfHH-Jj4qKiI0FLBQL06eAwDsO9Vt4MyymVVAM21NBovKbXW92ItFkcqtoxINnF-4iPOhEqq0KC0MtSy6zyBXdLhbu3DPyj3YhDGSQdEQCN/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicxJLawQtXzxj_2vDpcVCE-qc5T88fGZfHH-Jj4qKiI0FLBQL06eAwDsO9Vt4MyymVVAM21NBovKbXW92ItFkcqtoxINnF-4iPOhEqq0KC0MtSy6zyBXdLhbu3DPyj3YhDGSQdEQCN/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Use a Basic Tree and One Accent Color</span> </b></span></div><br />A bare-bones tree is a treat for a small corner, and choosing just one accent color is a good way to cut down on visual distractions. For the base of your tree, wrap a small box with a dish towel and fill the base of the box with stones (disguised with a layer of pearl-white ornaments) to hold in place. Add a few more wrapped boxes in a variety of papers and ribbons.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_L5nBEGxyTyeNInN5eXi4JMt9Rrur3nN3qFSdKCfoDY7N_uf0dUpqZC7fEx5AFgmKcNgec9Nm-3sX9JBAloMnPIbqzqr17oYkXukTRz-a4YI6g5uHjEOZTCua-wVk3DfCXN39nH8/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_L5nBEGxyTyeNInN5eXi4JMt9Rrur3nN3qFSdKCfoDY7N_uf0dUpqZC7fEx5AFgmKcNgec9Nm-3sX9JBAloMnPIbqzqr17oYkXukTRz-a4YI6g5uHjEOZTCua-wVk3DfCXN39nH8/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Make an Impactful Wall Display</span> </b></span></div><br />Old photos are great conversation starters, particularly at the holidays, and this display takes up only minimal wall space. Start with baby photographs; cut them in a circle, mount on foam core, and arrange in a tree shape. Little space, big impact.<b> </b><br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b><br />For a great together-time activity, have family members guess who is who in each photo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkh9DHYIMtvIP_6Ym-F0B66kwjvRWI8gH6e0gnLTFDtrEWvNUawSVeyi3PivREBziWCMEgL996J8vPCAgp5w6UvnobQYsHqFq_vtNsXiaZDmnoPRb9s8PlohhcprxYrEreIVo_lws/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkh9DHYIMtvIP_6Ym-F0B66kwjvRWI8gH6e0gnLTFDtrEWvNUawSVeyi3PivREBziWCMEgL996J8vPCAgp5w6UvnobQYsHqFq_vtNsXiaZDmnoPRb9s8PlohhcprxYrEreIVo_lws/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Decorate a Tabletop Tree</span></b></span></div><br />Even if you have more expansive spaces, a small tree can add charm and whimsy to small rooms, such as an entry. Tuck a small tree in a bright container and string garland and ribbon ornaments as well as a few round ornaments. Include accents that are similarly scaled down, such as small presents or containers of candy canes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8YeVb5sQ8RqMkqBtq0dijw9gCV1qUrvtnB3beGHOoyQD33xa-2oTnONhXTW9g2bSm4nprqMFwF_35rKTZmzhFSwoNYZZ1jgrxJLau-yg-go7j9WSst7E9f6lKj_JLhDInZrSCGFo/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8YeVb5sQ8RqMkqBtq0dijw9gCV1qUrvtnB3beGHOoyQD33xa-2oTnONhXTW9g2bSm4nprqMFwF_35rKTZmzhFSwoNYZZ1jgrxJLau-yg-go7j9WSst7E9f6lKj_JLhDInZrSCGFo/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Craft a Mini Tree</span></b></span></div><br />There's no need to overdo accents in downsized spaces. Go for impact, such as this tiny twinkling tree, made by drilling tiny holes into a stick and inserting lengths of pipe cleaners.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEpvc_lE7icbiWUBmqEdjBLVGbcjQmIbze-6AquAhuSEHeMqpPN1_qL2muvKTxFznUs7chRFjCM53m9OAl5FvpNshQqgPRyi1YKLVNkTe_nFqVgRbDc5LMMo9mjMDe7KwVCxm7Apw/s1600/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEpvc_lE7icbiWUBmqEdjBLVGbcjQmIbze-6AquAhuSEHeMqpPN1_qL2muvKTxFznUs7chRFjCM53m9OAl5FvpNshQqgPRyi1YKLVNkTe_nFqVgRbDc5LMMo9mjMDe7KwVCxm7Apw/s640/Holiday-Decorating-Ideas-for-Small-Spaces-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Play Up Your Dining Room</span></b></span></div><br />Look to your dining table to display holiday merriment. A tiny wrapped box offers a warm welcome at a place setting. Best yet? It fits inside a teacup.

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Color Rules for Small Spaces 2013 Ideas from HGTV

<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">When it comes to coloring your apartment, it's definitely okay to go outside the lines.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><b><i>By : Anne Krueger</i></b></span></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie5m0GKldnq1FgWV7C4KvDYq6ugH1Y11ldI0O7T1P3WwSZrj8Bw7xp9djEZKHbtLIeCs3CIIKq1SeTv2BIKtw_4y-dh8ZqTGUEgLSe5MjdBcZBPAllSmytmpvyo5hoCIjI9i3wKuoyfa92/s1600/Color-Rules-for-Small-Spaces-2013-Ideas-from-GHTV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie5m0GKldnq1FgWV7C4KvDYq6ugH1Y11ldI0O7T1P3WwSZrj8Bw7xp9djEZKHbtLIeCs3CIIKq1SeTv2BIKtw_4y-dh8ZqTGUEgLSe5MjdBcZBPAllSmytmpvyo5hoCIjI9i3wKuoyfa92/s640/Color-Rules-for-Small-Spaces-2013-Ideas-from-GHTV.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">True or false: An all white color palette will make an apartment look larger. False! This is a common misconception of small-space design, along with the idea that less furniture makes an apartment feel larger. Instead, carefully placed furnishings and carefully chosen color can create an inviting space with style way beyond its diminutive size. </div><div style="text-align: left;">The number one color rule for a small space? There are no rules  really. If you want your apartment to look like your favorite Pucci scarf, do your thing. The goal should always be to make your rented space personal and appeal to you. Having said that, the experts who deal with color and interior design all the time do know a thing or two. Here are their tips and tricks. </div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: orange;">Choose Sharp Colors</span></strong></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the best ways to expand a space is with very clear colors, says designer Mark McCauley, ASID, author of <em>Interior Design for Idiots</em>. "Choose a palette of sharper colors as opposed to duller ones. Sharp as in bright chintzes mixed with colorful plaids or really hot reds and electric blues, yellows and greens (with plenty of air between the pieces). Color combinations with negative space in between will enhance the space's clarity and openness." </div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: orange;">Color Unexpected Accents</span></strong></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bring splashes of color to a radiator, the inside of a bookshelf or a windowsill to bring excitement and depth to a room. If you're lucky enough to have a foyer or hall, paint that a dark color and ease into a lighter shades in the living room, which will make it feel more spacious by comparison.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: orange;">Create a Focal Wall</span></strong></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">While some designers frown on the idea of painting one wall a different or deeper color than the others, it can work wonders in a small space, says designer and actress Libby Langdon, a contributor to HGTV's <em>Small Space, Big Style</em>. "Don't be afraid of bold colors," she says. "Sometimes a darker color on one wall can make it recede, making the space look larger."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAVxUAY2MHgiSEqf3syq5uC8pxQDtyepb6U4SFpEhFoGPfGELzb5Av2wCGJ6eAW7fmku0snZbC2csr5tqhjfwgvBDdw6fidbJPQLVPm_4Zif-K-zD3n_RyHwOqMgEyChYKipRupUVT8rY/s1600/Color-Rules-for-Small-Spaces-2013-Ideas-from-GHTV-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAVxUAY2MHgiSEqf3syq5uC8pxQDtyepb6U4SFpEhFoGPfGELzb5Av2wCGJ6eAW7fmku0snZbC2csr5tqhjfwgvBDdw6fidbJPQLVPm_4Zif-K-zD3n_RyHwOqMgEyChYKipRupUVT8rY/s640/Color-Rules-for-Small-Spaces-2013-Ideas-from-GHTV-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><br /></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;">Connect Spaces With Shades of Color</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Just as different wall colors can divide your apartment into different work areas, different shades of the same color can unite all the rooms, as can a pattern that's repeated. "In a small space, in particular, these little touches the pillow that matches the lampshade fabric, the style of the mirror that echoes a side table can all add up to a cohesive space," McCauley says. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Get Spicy in the Kitchen</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Apartment kitchens are a great place to use color, says kitchen designer Jason Laudau of Amazing Spaces, LLC (www.amazingspacesllc.com) in New York. "Hang up the china you never use it saves space, adds color and glams up the kitchen," he says. "Or be very bold and paint the walls a trendy color. Red is hot!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Go Bold in the Bathroom</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sure, something pastel in the peachy-pink palette will look great in the bathroom especially when you look in the mirror and see your rosy complexion. But for major affect, increase the bodacious scale. That's what designer Ron Marvin www.ronmarvin.com (www.ronmarvin.com) did in his New York City apartment bathroom that's painted a rich, chocolate brown. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Vamp It Up</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Beautiful faux finishes and specialty techniques can add a lot of character to a small space, says designer Dawn Burns-Pratt, ASID. "Painting the ceiling a darker color and extending the same color down the wall about 14 inches, or using metallic stripes in that same space with a chair rail and lighter color below looks terrific and expands the appearance of the space," she says. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Add Color That Travels</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The wonderful thing about color is that it's a really cheap way to decorate, and it can be added in non-paint ways, says designer Alice Fakier, this year's <i>HGTV Design Star</i> runner-up and host of <em>Ask Alice</em> on HGTV.com. "Apartment dwellers can get color on their walls by painting big canvases, hanging fabric or using wall decals," she says. And when you're ready for a larger space? You can take your color with you and go. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Stretch It With Stripes</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Draw the eye up with a wall of colorful stripes, says Langdon. Or paint the ceiling a lighter color than the walls to make it seem airier.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiED_0lNqzmDLmL1O4TQVmDuHgs7BV2_mvrmGaWlNMqWpWcxOx0R845oIqIGOWjtRUZDUZXGmyPhdiKpUpDFGNT3PcgvB_ynKrYhctLOUcrdT10RE6h8E1b7K9GxQU6h4jBp7F20Z-elQgi/s1600/Color-Rules-for-Small-Spaces-2013-Ideas-from-GHTV-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiED_0lNqzmDLmL1O4TQVmDuHgs7BV2_mvrmGaWlNMqWpWcxOx0R845oIqIGOWjtRUZDUZXGmyPhdiKpUpDFGNT3PcgvB_ynKrYhctLOUcrdT10RE6h8E1b7K9GxQU6h4jBp7F20Z-elQgi/s640/Color-Rules-for-Small-Spaces-2013-Ideas-from-GHTV-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Don't Forget Black</strong></span><br /><br />Whatever colors you choose for your small space, add one object that is black, says designer McCauley. "The black item  say, in a torchere lamp or a frame  will help ground the space and clarify the other colors. Try it, it works!" <br /><strong><br /></strong><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Experiment With Color</strong></span><br />Before you start slapping paint all over the blank canvas that is your apartment walls, consider these "baby-step" options. <br /> Experiment with 2 ounce samples. Many paint companies, including California Paints and Benjamin Moore offer them. That's enough paint to cover a 1’ by 2’ area, which should give you a good idea of what your chosen hue really looks like. Make sure to view it in natural and artificial light. <br /><br /></div></div>

Color Rules for Small Spaces 2013 Ideas from HGTV

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2013 Small Modern Apartment Decorating Ideas from BHG

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A trip to the homeowner's closet provided the design inspiration for this small modern apartment.The statement making patterns, timeless silhouettes, and fun accessories found in the wardrobe were translated into this home design for a look that mixes classic with modern, and sophisticated with fun. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQHlNq64Wc7ahuds6zsbAn1Xx4IBwwZnyl7rEdRZvvg0hWDRWLWQtamuzpDZPBDjIHDpizlaXP_mu1xVeMSeCEx5jg3CT8Nsc9WtyDGSq9EhVpq5ljnOYhFw7_sjAuuGW4PUqEmpdKMM/s1600/2013-Modern-Apartment-Decorating-Ideas-from-BHG-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQHlNq64Wc7ahuds6zsbAn1Xx4IBwwZnyl7rEdRZvvg0hWDRWLWQtamuzpDZPBDjIHDpizlaXP_mu1xVeMSeCEx5jg3CT8Nsc9WtyDGSq9EhVpq5ljnOYhFw7_sjAuuGW4PUqEmpdKMM/s640/2013-Modern-Apartment-Decorating-Ideas-from-BHG-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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2013 Small Modern Apartment Decorating Ideas from BHG

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Easy Ideas for Decorating Small Spaces

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Decorating a small space has it’s own set of challenges. Today I have 7 ideas to help make the most of your space even if it’s not that large. Through the use of color, the right accessories, proper furniture placement and a few other decorating tricks, you can turn your small space into a fabulous space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbC9L_UpAoFuFG_k3T6sRnWfcPCpOUcrIf01srJOELHOjF6Kx92JTCa_x2QDiWAj6WfiEDz-G5vm2WsM6Tr6U6Phk2wae6ZNamlGqzo6JT8TLCGfxLqz31y6bub0SbVxijet88LI-rpo/s1600/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbC9L_UpAoFuFG_k3T6sRnWfcPCpOUcrIf01srJOELHOjF6Kx92JTCa_x2QDiWAj6WfiEDz-G5vm2WsM6Tr6U6Phk2wae6ZNamlGqzo6JT8TLCGfxLqz31y6bub0SbVxijet88LI-rpo/s640/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Paint an Accent Wall. Dark colors make a wall recede giving the illusion of more depth in a room. Paint one wall a contrasting color then carry that color into the room through accessories and fabrics.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Nm2XCaAGf9MFFzC95_A7RffhgsD5iHMtiRlI-3WLLJ7SlREXnt6xi3__JQPzul7jYHHvGS0dZKRdl3ahODZO1K2-HbkFahamhkodBB0s0yQLRKb84AZoQKdpez-ll5C51-c8MhhUxt0/s1600/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Nm2XCaAGf9MFFzC95_A7RffhgsD5iHMtiRlI-3WLLJ7SlREXnt6xi3__JQPzul7jYHHvGS0dZKRdl3ahODZO1K2-HbkFahamhkodBB0s0yQLRKb84AZoQKdpez-ll5C51-c8MhhUxt0/s640/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Create a desk in a niche. Utilize small nooks or niches to add a shelf to use as a desk. Decorative corbels and trim help to give it a finished look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2POiMPx5_puWk2Y2EshWGcV-lcBQLxQuqvMlfQWFKCI7eRLP678cWt7rAnELTlwkHLIZ71lVJvfZ9CiaKY3PR1ENeQj_yWWukfSkdqgbtVhIBX8LVJrigiLCECZdUsOObMaD4UG0RoQA/s1600/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2POiMPx5_puWk2Y2EshWGcV-lcBQLxQuqvMlfQWFKCI7eRLP678cWt7rAnELTlwkHLIZ71lVJvfZ9CiaKY3PR1ENeQj_yWWukfSkdqgbtVhIBX8LVJrigiLCECZdUsOObMaD4UG0RoQA/s640/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Choose furniture you can see through. Clear chairs and a glass top table help to visually expand a small dining area and keep it from feeling cramped.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3OemEkxeUooYCFfXlQhSK5DXv1FlK59TkVG501KbCseTqk60DLYqeLgEdwo0zM1GmGoeaHGGUlOeT5ytMC2GtQqEF8O9kNB3dt_OyBu8wVtHFR9KCjPlOVqmnCaupV-jiQEnYWm5XGo/s1600/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3OemEkxeUooYCFfXlQhSK5DXv1FlK59TkVG501KbCseTqk60DLYqeLgEdwo0zM1GmGoeaHGGUlOeT5ytMC2GtQqEF8O9kNB3dt_OyBu8wVtHFR9KCjPlOVqmnCaupV-jiQEnYWm5XGo/s640/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Choose furniture that is multi-functional. A daybed functions as a sofa during the day and a bed at night. This is an excellent solution if you live in a studio apartment or don’t have the space for a guest room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfFgjPkz47YkLHibNEvCMuirvbxC4_sXLAZJUZ-zNhO9MFIWTYPCKKE5gpHtzCCWsVLR9IrhkmcqIYO3rKWrJhYqTnl7EMlnFXNmX0xaujAWXo-gD2vYaX4zNuhRs3SGHHQMA6OmdTmk/s1600/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfFgjPkz47YkLHibNEvCMuirvbxC4_sXLAZJUZ-zNhO9MFIWTYPCKKE5gpHtzCCWsVLR9IrhkmcqIYO3rKWrJhYqTnl7EMlnFXNmX0xaujAWXo-gD2vYaX4zNuhRs3SGHHQMA6OmdTmk/s640/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Use smaller armless side chairs. Lightweight chairs without arms work better in smaller spaces because they are easier to maneuver in and out of and they can easily be moved from one room to another.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMdjimefkgljRkPi2ugIZZSjORWeaW-BkHRFWpQjQLQAOJp22NyvqZF1FwrecyilwoYN9GqwHZKTlL5nKW4FeMYjGykitrt1R-8YugOz5xFKkXMSgNDz3FG8CFrLveuH_-2LKyRut_04/s1600/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMdjimefkgljRkPi2ugIZZSjORWeaW-BkHRFWpQjQLQAOJp22NyvqZF1FwrecyilwoYN9GqwHZKTlL5nKW4FeMYjGykitrt1R-8YugOz5xFKkXMSgNDz3FG8CFrLveuH_-2LKyRut_04/s640/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Keep your kitchen storage open. Heavy upper cabinets can sometimes make a small kitchen seem even smaller. By using open shelving, the eye is tricked into believing the space is larger.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuAKpyzFnW9HvxxJO5RtVMAfOASStH097qjKEUGHCv6Ouc8CTWTb5BySOYJLr3lUv0A7bmasxvQj-jKloLgFlQMutUMSQ_QwHL8NEKb0lxHB_z3s86uBwUYNNB00XuIBnf6QZrW1SN5Q/s1600/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuAKpyzFnW9HvxxJO5RtVMAfOASStH097qjKEUGHCv6Ouc8CTWTb5BySOYJLr3lUv0A7bmasxvQj-jKloLgFlQMutUMSQ_QwHL8NEKb0lxHB_z3s86uBwUYNNB00XuIBnf6QZrW1SN5Q/s640/Easy-Ideas-for-Decorating-Small-Spaces-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Select furniture that doesn’t weigh the space down. This bed offers a great focal point in this room and the height brings the eye up. Like the clear furniture mentioned above, the sleek style doesn’t take up too much visual space. Keeping things light and airy helps to make the space feel larger.<br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><b>By Peggy Pardo</b></span><br /><span style="color: orange;"><b><br /></b></span></div>

Easy Ideas for Decorating Small Spaces

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Clever Storage Solutions for Small Bedrooms 2014 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Small bedrooms present decorating and storage challenges. Here are our smartest ways to store everything from shoes to jewelry in your short on space bedroom. you'll love these ideas to try in 2014! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you ...... Enjoy it !! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAUYFF2_rj7UWmSBK1M6jt_Ua6qrmxZwt-GgeVP1lJ5UgMuRr1B0pRxHbAIM9okeYrwbbuDR15-S0SGzRbt_0zrLYRTnshyphenhyphenzq4obt7GU_aoZyw_BmKjkt-BSduJIu804zijgqjYGOuwI/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAUYFF2_rj7UWmSBK1M6jt_Ua6qrmxZwt-GgeVP1lJ5UgMuRr1B0pRxHbAIM9okeYrwbbuDR15-S0SGzRbt_0zrLYRTnshyphenhyphenzq4obt7GU_aoZyw_BmKjkt-BSduJIu804zijgqjYGOuwI/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bedside tables with shelves work best for storage purposes. This simple but hardworking nightstand offers a tabletop surface for a lamp and a collection of decorative elements, a drawer to corral smaller items, and a lower shelf that holds reading materials. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAf5E2qPusm0VekWN72IU-FfIrC3HXV7vRgJWx__m_1hTZeWsrZf2fuQV811ppjod8SbWa_KyUqRkghCyADMms9y4jWJrkgAfPMJLicUn79MBS454zc1bFnEJAtorERUKrySRRflJXec/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAf5E2qPusm0VekWN72IU-FfIrC3HXV7vRgJWx__m_1hTZeWsrZf2fuQV811ppjod8SbWa_KyUqRkghCyADMms9y4jWJrkgAfPMJLicUn79MBS454zc1bFnEJAtorERUKrySRRflJXec/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you don't have the luxury of a bedside table, create a storage-packed floating shelf by installing a closet shelf upside down beside your bed. The small shelf takes up no floor space yet offers an ample surface for an alarm clock, reading material, and decorative accents. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxjAJ_iq-R1JLpptcEHVkBEats75L3wzrJGa4SD7nN_CAG1cAQxmxfk_gGg8tHjfu0rzoU2Wq16Zy_GfeCfxVJfxOkMsLs9bWvif8FnQmjuDGETs-zWRzVJjmcV7umziRpRDWKg10JcM/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxjAJ_iq-R1JLpptcEHVkBEats75L3wzrJGa4SD7nN_CAG1cAQxmxfk_gGg8tHjfu0rzoU2Wq16Zy_GfeCfxVJfxOkMsLs9bWvif8FnQmjuDGETs-zWRzVJjmcV7umziRpRDWKg10JcM/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When square footage is at a premium, this space-saving alternative to a bedside table is perfect for a bookworm. Cut a small section out of the wall between the studs, finish the opening with drywall or wood, and outfit it with shelves to store books and decorative elements. Hang a wall-mount lamp beside the bed for a well-lit reading nook. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5xHlkDZ4slTZyTKTRhsfyGmZUWX1OOfST-dusF51A4GNiR4QQv7SSL3X-PmimlnoMzMTOgULa40GjQmFn5p6dVp-zAXeju-q9bhI29QuedaWy4Ef6d6qvIjTAqJRUS7MJGxbHFayogY/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5xHlkDZ4slTZyTKTRhsfyGmZUWX1OOfST-dusF51A4GNiR4QQv7SSL3X-PmimlnoMzMTOgULa40GjQmFn5p6dVp-zAXeju-q9bhI29QuedaWy4Ef6d6qvIjTAqJRUS7MJGxbHFayogY/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Create unexpected yet convenient bedroom storage using objects usually reserved for the kitchen. Frame your bed with kitchen cabinet components to fashion a niche. Fill the upper cabinets and lower drawers with clothing or accessories. Top the upper drawer with a slab of wood to serve as a pull-out nightstand. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKIRElssQms_-y83xC5pAU7oX7qqEvqte17fdWO60JZAdaypNSKi5Ngz3T3mZ7yz4g5XaeodGNzWZQu9gfsBx21ZmSiecx8yC7QVxOvgOVQWhCx47rgLjPggTQ4H2i0VUYuOMjRhSspA/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKIRElssQms_-y83xC5pAU7oX7qqEvqte17fdWO60JZAdaypNSKi5Ngz3T3mZ7yz4g5XaeodGNzWZQu9gfsBx21ZmSiecx8yC7QVxOvgOVQWhCx47rgLjPggTQ4H2i0VUYuOMjRhSspA/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Narrow furnishings add a surprising amount of storage and display space in a limited footprint. This bedside console table offers plenty of surface area for showing off collectibles and other possessions. A lamp sheds light on the bed for reading after overhead lights are turned off. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOE6MSzBpfBUPKnAiu5z77PBsXGcHzqUfil2fdoVA0GbeA4qA73kV8EZ9t5yU-6dWC5KOcXWaMKSr4myBvbkjiB7UmkeAfMccSnkIizY-0rR-nLnkUIyZ7iuS_-XB7G8Kvl98fYaJh0k/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOE6MSzBpfBUPKnAiu5z77PBsXGcHzqUfil2fdoVA0GbeA4qA73kV8EZ9t5yU-6dWC5KOcXWaMKSr4myBvbkjiB7UmkeAfMccSnkIizY-0rR-nLnkUIyZ7iuS_-XB7G8Kvl98fYaJh0k/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Create a work of art while keeping your jewelry safe and tangle-free with this chic jewelry display. Purchase a plain picture frame and attach decorative hooks to the backing to create a place for favorite pieces. Place the frame on the top shelf of a tiny shelving system, and fill the rest of the shelves with pretty glassware to store small items, such as rings and earrings. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQORiQGGiRUKPKZI5WzD_ztiOlI4DIXxtrITxJr1c0FWrP49OK-75tFfS6F3OUgwZ-_5TWYhBW9Mhybfq_8bRImf6-uDysvNUuPX6AtwVn3vpfR9NkYT3IVi6Dh9VmHPodfRS0_VV9TYg/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQORiQGGiRUKPKZI5WzD_ztiOlI4DIXxtrITxJr1c0FWrP49OK-75tFfS6F3OUgwZ-_5TWYhBW9Mhybfq_8bRImf6-uDysvNUuPX6AtwVn3vpfR9NkYT3IVi6Dh9VmHPodfRS0_VV9TYg/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Put your jewelry to work as eye candy with this clever and decorative display. Use a store bought jewelry tree to corral earrings, bracelets, and necklaces on a dresser or tabletop. A napkin holder spray painted to match the jewelry tree creates the perfect resting place for a small clutch.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDQehjA-CPr7Cpfc7I91cLxr-JhNaOculj7yHcCli92BE1e4lFqwREox1yFCobQjPV3QX3ae6c-9eRMLGFe7tm5SbYMjLhlamQLz8sF2kzAbRqQOcplLFnGJa-mar8DaNZrqrN3tVY8s/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDQehjA-CPr7Cpfc7I91cLxr-JhNaOculj7yHcCli92BE1e4lFqwREox1yFCobQjPV3QX3ae6c-9eRMLGFe7tm5SbYMjLhlamQLz8sF2kzAbRqQOcplLFnGJa-mar8DaNZrqrN3tVY8s/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If your bedroom has less than standard height walls, don't despair. As this bedroom proves, you can stash a lot of stuff along a short wall and still add some decorative elements. A long, low built in offers ample surface storage, while drawers and open shelving below provide space to stow clothing, books, and more. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXv3ETpTMKCqJeqUwjlqr8shtQr92LWt6wmpU1gl2Sxw-Rt5IEHgoorsD-6s5B7X66pLjIcBFPiiAGbCBpEMZlMeu2ZPnmRvCQJ9CuQLyqkw8eZDa1cnSfFFpZy2cvVHJzQPW5drzoKig/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXv3ETpTMKCqJeqUwjlqr8shtQr92LWt6wmpU1gl2Sxw-Rt5IEHgoorsD-6s5B7X66pLjIcBFPiiAGbCBpEMZlMeu2ZPnmRvCQJ9CuQLyqkw8eZDa1cnSfFFpZy2cvVHJzQPW5drzoKig/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a small bedroom, it's important to embrace every inch of square footage. Take a cue from this attic bedroom and tackle a corner oddity by incorporating a small built in bench. The bench makes use of potentially wasted space below a window to create a cozy reading nook. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsExevPEAMgFI7co0EqcvZWnlqnCZcfyuLxJFSft1D39hfzEINt0AgGBUq896X89PIkH9-P9UpEl58QU92eDd7eJjYOfWrtPWgooTc5qt3R2zUoGzjpDoS9XFhDzIIYReyaJfaGARzGEI/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsExevPEAMgFI7co0EqcvZWnlqnCZcfyuLxJFSft1D39hfzEINt0AgGBUq896X89PIkH9-P9UpEl58QU92eDd7eJjYOfWrtPWgooTc5qt3R2zUoGzjpDoS9XFhDzIIYReyaJfaGARzGEI/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Small bedrooms necessitate creative storage solutions. Make the most of your limited space with a storage laden headboard. This headboard features padded lift up panels that shield from view everything from extra blankets to cozy sweaters. Plus, when the panels are closed, the ledge on top of the headboard offers a place to set bedtime necessities and decorative items. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8XNO80XqN1g4jpXn7Ll9E2DNu5hQQYulW0AAn9hfNuhyphenhyphenLZPjyVrz_Ld1Hi4OS-THgY7cbP1MihyphenhyphenOE8sXpgVJxRyfKZi-oh54fUNfYnTpIsczid3_H23sDuevEZE_rjVrtR41-S4ZhD8/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8XNO80XqN1g4jpXn7Ll9E2DNu5hQQYulW0AAn9hfNuhyphenhyphenLZPjyVrz_Ld1Hi4OS-THgY7cbP1MihyphenhyphenOE8sXpgVJxRyfKZi-oh54fUNfYnTpIsczid3_H23sDuevEZE_rjVrtR41-S4ZhD8/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Creative storage solutions turn this charming bedroom into a calm and tidy haven. A low shelving unit stands in as a footboard and provides a spot to sit as well as stash stuff in closed drawers. A narrow wicker vanity along an empty wall offers storage space for beauty supplies, while a nearby basket holds seasonal accessories. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjek74Ay0gKix8S4aEAwf4cJHKDUdDNpQB4yQBTssD9eSyONJDTmsEyUbqDi4WDlUR8ld8AkCy7deaaIIvcOXSeQN-n-vmPXPXYhEbAt_qQfRcDL71DvNQg80m1guTAmFThT9BqCOLJWh0/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjek74Ay0gKix8S4aEAwf4cJHKDUdDNpQB4yQBTssD9eSyONJDTmsEyUbqDi4WDlUR8ld8AkCy7deaaIIvcOXSeQN-n-vmPXPXYhEbAt_qQfRcDL71DvNQg80m1guTAmFThT9BqCOLJWh0/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Decorative storage boxes are a pretty accent atop a dresser and also provide space to stow away those little items and keepsakes that are so easy to misplace. Stack various-size boxes to create visual interest. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndp4HBIhy3tmXOVhW8pk6ttQ1HXUNuK7V5Jfuwgue4NPVEr8Z8KgFF-Qv03pv5o0pywZ31n45jdLjckDBSKNLRB1UpobtLoqEKlCMttfN-u2nF8m9qga6GMZYXoeYfK1IQmqKfXpRaNA/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndp4HBIhy3tmXOVhW8pk6ttQ1HXUNuK7V5Jfuwgue4NPVEr8Z8KgFF-Qv03pv5o0pywZ31n45jdLjckDBSKNLRB1UpobtLoqEKlCMttfN-u2nF8m9qga6GMZYXoeYfK1IQmqKfXpRaNA/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Modular systems aren't reserved for spacious closets. This tiny yet tidy closet is organization central, decked out with useful modular closet components. A row of open shelves along one side houses bins filled with delicates, swimwear, and other small items. A closed upper cabinet and lower drawers offer space for bulky folded items. Clothing racks flanking the cabinet unit increase the storage capacity of the small closet. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitefr6h1DVKGC7bkfOTe8sZkpuOvCLwp7F-03fGMN55eiP6LqUrw6U8L_46BX-_bSU7T7Ta1QR8CGrWS883XMUPzL_eBA2JiPDDQ8xt2zJ3fSYuKg8FN7ybNSws4G8SmnS8yXuyqV8mZo/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitefr6h1DVKGC7bkfOTe8sZkpuOvCLwp7F-03fGMN55eiP6LqUrw6U8L_46BX-_bSU7T7Ta1QR8CGrWS883XMUPzL_eBA2JiPDDQ8xt2zJ3fSYuKg8FN7ybNSws4G8SmnS8yXuyqV8mZo/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even if you don't have the luxury of a built-in closet, you can have the functionality of one. A freestanding closet system like this one allows you to dedicate a wall of your bedroom to efficient storage for clothing and accessories. Either leave the unit open to allow your wardrobe to take center stage, or cover the unit with fabric that coordinates with your bedroom decor. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p5tU_LfhhLlCSC53xyHdck8aUxuCJVg3i5g3giDOdDJm0lQL8AHmkG-zdZq0YQbfRXHR_EREkNJKYN5ai9vDLh4oeGTX25SJ691LbeGJJVmij80aBCydNifacnIVCPsVuEY0ULaQeEs/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p5tU_LfhhLlCSC53xyHdck8aUxuCJVg3i5g3giDOdDJm0lQL8AHmkG-zdZq0YQbfRXHR_EREkNJKYN5ai9vDLh4oeGTX25SJ691LbeGJJVmij80aBCydNifacnIVCPsVuEY0ULaQeEs/s1600/Clever-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2014-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use a large basket or laundry hamper to corral shams and throw pillows at bedtime. When you go to crawl into bed, toss the pillows into the basket and drift off to sleep, knowing you won't trip over pillows in the morning. Plus, you can place extra blankets at the bottom of the basket. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Clever Storage Solutions for Small Bedrooms 2014 Ideas

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