Ah, tiny crooks and cozy nooks. With an island so small, we as Singaporeans have grown to appreciate and love our small spaces. When it comes to decorating your home, it may get overwhelming and tempting to add all your favorite decors and furniture pieces, cramming them into a small space. To avoid ending up with a messy and cluttered space, you will definitely be better off picking and choosing the pieces that will best work for your space and to maximize the remaining of what floor area you have. Here are some tried and tested tips that you can put to play!
STACKABLE FURNITURE
This one’s kind of a no brainer! When you have too many objects taking up space, it makes sense to look for furniture that folds up or stacks, so that you can best optimise your space. This table set from MHome is not exactly stackable but they fit into each other if you ever need more space! This sleek marble duo supplies extra surface area when you need it and slides right back in when you want to conserve space.
STATEMENT PIECES
While it may make sense to not buy or purchase huge items when you are trying to furnish your small space, a statement piece will actually make more sense. Instead of peppering and crowding your area with more pieces, choose a bigger and stronger piece that will command visual attention to it.
Instead of lots of small objects that can appear messy, go for fewer decorations and pieces of furniture that are bigger. One bigger sofa will work better instead of two smaller sofas and love seats. This draws the eye beyond the furniture and helps unify a cluster of objects together into a cohesive, well-thought out space.
MULTI PURPOSE PIECES
It could be cute and tempting to buy accent pieces like a coffee table or a TV stand but to make sure you use all the space efficiently, pick furniture pieces that have dual (or more) uses. Get pieces that have extra drawers and shelves so that you can use it to store things. This solid wood oak table from Grey and Sanders is a perfect example for you to stock your knick-knacks while still remaining uncluttered and stylish.
AN ACCENT CABINET
The best way to do storage is to do it subtly, without making it glaringly obvious that every single item of furniture is hiding various belongings. For aesthetic and storage purposes, try an accent cabinet: They’re built to hold (and, often, display) items, but they can also serve to encapsulate the style of a space. We love this blue and white one from Hacienda Blue!
PICKING THE RIGHT COLOURS
Lighter colours will make a space feel brighter, bigger and more generous. White paint reflects the light while dark colours can absorb the light and make a room feel smaller so remember to pick lighter colours.If you’re not a fan of white, perhaps go with a softer, warm grey or very light beige. Painting the walls and the ceiling the same colour will make a room look taller too because it’s harder for the eye to pick out where the walls stop and the ceiling begins. Similarly, painting the skirting boards and the walls the same colour will give some added height. If the window frames are the same too, it helps blend the surroundings into the background for a seamless finish. All these tricks will help make the room look a lot bigger and spacious.
Don’t forget to get inventive and have fun with decorating and furnishing. It’s your space, so while it’s good to be aware of a few space-saving rules, you’re the one that’s going to be living in the space everyday. Think about how you will interact with these pieces everyday and really consider if it will fit your lifestyle before taking the plunge on these rather big budget pieces. Once you are ready, use Hoolah’s buy now and pay later solution so you can easily decorate your space before the new year comes!
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