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If a house has to be filled, it must be one of comfort and style.
Whatever meters you have
.
Although we will not reply that it is easier to achieve this when the dimensions are large and high or incorporate a terrace or garden.
However, a small apartment or study can also be very pleasant and elegant, it is just a matter of buying the right furniture and following a series of
infallible style tricks
.
What at first glance seems like a real challenge, since spaces with limitations condition the design a lot, it does not have to translate into a bland or charmless decoration.
Throw away the partitions, wood paneling ... Solutions for small spaces can make a difference and turn your rooms into places worthy of design magazines.
In fact, there is even
an international decorative trend
in caravans and mobile homes, the so-called
Tiny houses
or
Tiny cabs
, which in many Instagram accounts inspire their followers, as an unquestionable proof that
even mini spaces have their potential.
In fact, ingenuity and creativity are sharpened, and also the budget, because
it is not necessary to spend too much money
to live in a functional space with personality.
Low cost
ideas
allow finding solutions for all tastes and with which to make the most of the space:
comfortable and folding
sofa beds
,
armchairs with storage
inside,
intelligent lighting
for different environments ...
And is that the lack of space is common in Spanish homes.
According to
Ikea
, the
average size of a home
in our country is between
76 and 90 square meters
.
Or even less if it is about flats and studios in cities, where the usual are single-person homes of less than
40 square meters
.
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But not everyone has a knack for knowing how to organize and decorate functional and harmonious spaces, so it never hurts to take note of the following tips:
Say goodbye to partitions:
Open spaces generate a greater sense of spaciousness, so, unless they are load-bearing walls, it is advisable to tear down the separations between rooms, leaving the minimum that corresponds to the bathroom.
If you need more privacy, you can always use
screens or bottomless shelves
to delimit the space of the bed.
Without walls, natural light also reaches every corner more easily.
Give prominence to windows: How to get it?
Focusing the focus on windows or balcony windows (if you were so lucky), eliminating opaque tones and large curtains.
With
light or white shades
, the house will be filled with
light,
one of the key elements against small, dark floors.
Gain luminosity: Forget about opaque finishes and dark tones on the walls,
white should be the absolute protagonist
of the color palette.
Also in the furniture, because the materials also play their role as amplifiers of light. Thus, natural light or sunlight that can enter is also used, so that a more spacious environment is achieved.
And if you are a lover of
mirrors
, it is also a decorative element that multiplies the feeling of space.
Get it right with artificial lighting:
If you don't have too much light from outside, another trick is to opt for a lighting project, avoiding shadow areas or flat lighting.
Although there are also irresistible designs, it is convenient to put aside the floor lamps to save space.
With
spotlights, ceiling lights, wall lamps
and sconces that are projected from the ceiling or from the wall, an effect of height is achieved.
Do not choose just any sofa
: The usual thing for small rooms is to choose a comfortable two-seater sofa, but it is not the most efficient way to take advantage of space.
To gain in functionality and to be able to invite visitors, it is always a good option to choose a
folding sofa-bed
.
Likewise, a
corner sofa
can be used to divide spaces as if it were a wall.
Choose decoration with storage:
Taking advantage of the decorative elements to store objects is a wise decision, since this way the space is emptied of noise, gaining in organization and harmony.
A great idea is to choose a
bed with
a
trundle, puffs with trundle, trunks, benches and headboards with storage spaces ...
Don't forget about verticality:
Obviously, the lack of meters will limit your furnishing possibilities, because, in addition, it is not advisable to cram a small apartment with furniture and objects.
It is time to think about space with its
three dimensions
, that is, cubic meters.
In fact, older floors tend to have the highest ceilings, so placing
shelves in high areas
as
shelves
is one way to optimize space.
Also serve the
decorative shelves
that hang on the walls, instead of the traditional
Billy
.
Opt for folding or extendable furniture: If you live with or without a partner, using a
folding or extendable table
for when you have guests is another solution to gain meters, because as long as you do not use them, they can always be left leaning against a wall.
Thus, a feeling of respite will be achieved in the environment.
Exploit the bright colors in the details:
Having little space does not mean giving up your own style and personality.
Adding a touch of color to
cushions, paintings, rugs and the rest of the textiles
is a way to create contrast and avoid insults and cold spaces.
Although it is not advisable to abuse filling each corner with objects, as you will generate noise and a feeling of overwhelm.
To avoid this,
decorating with plants
is another solution to create pleasant environments.
With the following selection of
furniture and decorative objects
, which you can find on
Amazon
at the click of a button, you will be able to put into practice those design tricks with which to make the most of your home decoration, despite its limited meters.
Small, but tough, whatever your style.
WOODEN BIOMBO
Although open spaces create a greater sense of spaciousness when you cover them with a simple glance, it is possible that at some point you need an extra privacy.
With this wooden screen, you will be able to separate environments without removing light, as it is made of
solid fir
wood
and translucent Shoji rice paper.
Of
Japanese style
, it is available in three sizes (120x170 cm, 160x170 cm and 240x170 cm) and three colors
(black, white and natural wood)
.
It is stable and
foldable
, so you can easily move it away when you don't need it.
You can buy it here for 102.59 euros
DECORATIVE BIOMBO
If you are not one of those who likes to hang too many paintings on the walls and you prefer to bet on minimal objects but that capture the attention, this
decorative screen woven
with the iconic
Great Wave off Kanagawa
, by the artist Hokusai, is impressive.
Made of
birch and translucent fabric
, it is foldable, resistant to light and waterproof.
It has
three leaves
, measures 135x171 cm (also available with five leaves) and is handmade.
You can buy it here for 99.99 euros
VERTICAL SEPARATOR SHELF
Another option of lightness and taste is this Habitdesign shelf.
With
five visible shelves without a back sheet, it
serves both to differentiate spaces as a wall bookcase.
Designed in high-density chipboard and melamine, it is two-color
(matt white and oak),
although it can be chosen between two models, depending on the style of the room.
It measures
90x180x25 cm
, so it adapts easily to any corner.
You can buy it here for 74 euros
MODULAR SHELVING
Decorative and functional, it is perfect for separating spaces and for storage without being heavy in sight.
With
a modern style
, it measures
145x145x29 cm
and is designed in high-density chipboard in
white and shiny melamine.
Also available in an oak finish, it is
waterproof
, so it can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
You can buy it here for 61 euros (5% discount)
ROLLER BLIND
The convenience of this model is multiplied, since not only is it enough to pull its chain (
with child safety mechanism
) to unfold or collect it, but also,
it is not necessary to use tools
for its installation.
Simply attach the included adhesive tape, although it can also be hung and screwed on.
Although the best for small spaces is white or light tones, it is available in
more than 15 colors
and different sizes.
Designed in
100% polyester
, a damp cloth is enough to clean it, without having to take it down like traditional curtains.
It is
the best seller on Amazon.
You can buy it here for 20.58 euros.
FOLDING BLIND
For those who prefer to take advantage of the fall of the curtain, another option is this
folding blind with rods
.
While the roll-up saves space, the folding one adds as a decorative element.
In eight colors and sizes from 45x1275 cm to 180x250 cm, depending on whether you want to place it on windows or balcony doors, it is
translucent and light.
It is woven in
65% polyester and 35% cotton
, so it needs to be cleaned in the washing machine.
You can buy it here for 48.70 euros
WHITE PAINT
Put on your overalls and prepare your rollers.
Covering the walls in white, you will gain luminosity.
This pot contains
matte plastic paint
based on an acrylic emulsion, so it is suitable
for
both
interiors and exteriors.
Available in up to 22 liters, it
takes only 24 hours to dry
and can be applied on multiple surfaces, such as plaster, plaster, plasterboard, concrete, cement ... For a reason, it is the best seller on Amazon.
You can buy it here for 11.90 euros
DECORATIVE MIRRORS
There is no need for it to be full-length, any small size mirror already achieves a multiplier effect of light.
Like this
five-piece set
that emulates the
moon phase,
which is both functional and decorative.
Oval in shape and Scandinavian style, its profiles are available
in black or in imitation wood
.
And another of its advantages is that it is not necessary to drill the wall to place them, since it has self-adhesive to install them.
You can buy them here for 25.59 euros
VINTAGE WALL LAMP
The renovation is finished and the electricity cables remain there, still, in the absence of a lamp or bulb.
It usually happens after the
war,
which is all work.
And this wall / ceiling light is a great opportunity to top it all off.
Or to give a twist to the decoration, for its
retro design
,
mint
color
on the outside and with the interior in white
, which allows you to go from the living room to the bedroom, or to the garden, or to the garage ...
Made of metal, minimalist to reinforce its elegance (15.6 centimeters high x 10 in diameter), it can be purchased in a
set of two to three ceiling lamps.
You can buy it here for 17.95 euros
LED CEILING
Amazon's best seller.
And with no greater secret than its usefulness, apparently.
Because under that simple design, but in detail (
available in cold, warm and neutral white
), this
round LED ceiling light
hides a high energy efficiency for its
20W
(1800 real lumens), reducing up to 60% the cost of classic fluorescent two light bulbs.
If you like it, it is also for your convenience, as it arrives
ready to install, with the driver included
.
For the whole house and without interrupting the spatial vision, so that your home seems more spacious.
You can buy it here for 10.95 euros
PUFF TRUNK WITH STORAGE
In white, black or brown,
a success in any case.
A safe purchase in the inexhaustible showcase of Amazon.
A trunk, a puff, also a three-seater bench
, without elaborate designs, modern and practical.
And reinforced,
with synthetic leather cover
, interior separated into two parts,
thick sponge
filling
and anti-humidity base
... It will stay at home for a long time.
With a
resistance of up to 300 kilos
and a wide capacity in its
110 centimeters long
(38 wide and high) it is postulated as one of those trunks that are used for everything.
You can buy it here for 38.17 euros (23% discount)
THREE-SEAT SOFA BED
It hides a comfortable double
bed
and is visibly a well-designed item that is also offered
in five colors
, from classic light gray to groundbreaking pink, with charcoal, mint green and sky blue as intermediate solutions.
To give that note of color in the white spaces.
For an affordable price, this
three-seater sofa (2.06 meters)
, together with style, promises comfort, with its
eucalyptus wood structure
and S-shaped sole suspensions and straps.
Its seats, with D50 foam, add D15 on top to
reinforce comfort
.
The sofa comes with two cushions in the same fabric,
breathable, anti-wrinkle and very resistant
.
Perfect for studies or for guests.
You can buy it here for 259 euros
EXTENDABLE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TABLE
The
rustic look
of the surface,
finished in wild oak
and anchored in those black metal legs, places this table in a balance between rural and Nordic, with a result of maximum resistance.
With
1.40 m.
long, it is extendable to 1.80
, another element that adds functionality to this table
made
of very thick
grained wood
and industrial style, with a very clean design for those who consider the table as an essential element of the home.
Its firmness is confirmed by its great stability, that headache when opting for more affordable items.
You can buy it here 339.95 euros
LINEN CUSHION SET
The same, so different;
four different but twinned patterns.
That balance that gives dynamism to the home decoration but without losing the uniformity of the whole.
This set of
four cushion covers, 45x45 centimeters
, has captivated with its design with a tropical pattern that matches many environments, from the living room to bedrooms or as a chair cover.
Designed with
durable,
easy-to-wash and resistant
cotton linen
materials
, their zipper is hidden and the underside of the cushion is a single color (beige) so as not to detract from any elegance.
It can be found in both green and white tones.
You can buy it here for 16.99 euros
JUTE RUG
Available in six sizes
, a range of catalog that is a fundamental element when it comes to home and decoration.
This rug, therefore, will fit into any room.
Made of 100% polypropylene
with burlap jute fabric
-the fashionable material, rustic but with a modern finish-, it is also very suffered, to disguise its use.
Soft, warm
, durable, resistant to stains ... it stands out for its
geometric design,
with ocher-yellow-gray tones, which brighten up the room.
Practical and pretty.
You can buy it here for 44.95 euros
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