When designing for a small space, every square inch matters. And the designers below have great tips to get you started. First, it’s essential to go in with a firm plan for furniture. “Spend the time upfront to come up with a spatial plan that makes sense,” says Kristin Harrison, Founder of Bungalow 10 Interiors. “Put tape on the floor and see how the room feels with the dimensions of the pieces you like. It is so important to utilize every inch, but also fill it properly.” This first step saves you from buying a sofa that’s too big, splurging on a rug that’s too small, or trying to figure out how to return one accent chair when you find out that two won’t fit.
In addition, not every piece needs to be compact in a small space. Having fun with sizing can keep a room that’s lacking in square footage more interesting. For example, having some bigger pieces with a few smaller items is less busy looking than a lot of small pieces, says Cathleen Gruver, Lead Interior Designer at Gruver Cooley. Aiming for variety in a smaller room is ideal.
