Living small: Decorating small spaces

by Patti Boker Elkon on May 10, 2009

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Photo by Better Homes and Gardens

Small spaces can produce big rewards when it comes to decorating.  Although the photo above is a bit odd with that shelf sticking out, adding a side bench to a dining area creates more seating and aesthetic punch.  I have spent many years in apartment dwellings and in a sense “small space” has become my middle name.

On a recent visit to New York I witnessed my sisters transformation of a closet into a craft nook.  I could live without the exercise ball in this photo, but I think you get the idea of how resourceful a closet can be.  This is not my sisters closet, I am still waiting for those photos.

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Below is another version of a closet transformed into an office.  This one is a little cramped for my taste, but if that’s all you have then it’s better than nothing.

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Here’s one from “The Martha“, of course it is perfect in every way. The idea here is to layer the decorative elements and get more bang for your buck.  By adding a table in front of the shelving the space becomes more functional.

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Here’s another nice idea for a small space from Better Homes and Gardens.  I don’t usually go for the curtain thing but I do like this one.

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As a solution for lack of space, small space decorating comes in a winner.

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Ronak tech May 13, 2009 at 2:10 pm

Really very creative use of space has been showed here…It’s very useful in metro cities where people hardly get space..

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