The growing popularity of more compact living quarters, due in part to both rising housing costs and densification, has many people searching for interior design hacks for small living spaces.<\/p>\n
When designing a small space, it\u2019s important to include details that align with your habits and routines. Other designs might look great in magazines or on Pinterest, but this is your home. It\u2019s crucial to harness your creativity when designing a cozy space that is functional, comfortable and reflects both your lifestyle and personality.<\/p>\n
Below, we have outlined five tips and tricks to help you maximize space without compromising on style.<\/p>\n
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Whether you decide to opt for a bright and airy room with whites or neutrals, or go big with a bold colour palette, avoid visual line breaks on the interior walls of the space.<\/p>\n
A visual line break is any separation or disruption to the design elements of the room. It is important to avoid these line breaks in smaller spaces because it can make a room feel confined or cluttered.<\/p>\n
To do this, try painting the trim, walls and doors in the same colour, and if using an area rug, choose a colour that is similar to the colour of the flooring. This creates a cohesive flowy feeling to the room, allowing for certain furniture pieces to shine, easily becoming focal points in the room without any visual distractions.<\/p>\n
When designing a room or home with minimal square footage, a simple way to expand the area is to utilize vertical space.<\/p>\n
In the kitchen, a few great uses of vertical space could be:<\/p>\n