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Interior Design Rules You Should Break
"Use Small Furniture in a Small Room"
Just because you live in a shoe-box studio doesn’t mean you should fill it with tiny furniture. Scale and proportion are important, and you don’t want a giant sofa or bed to eat up all the real estate, but using a few large pieces in a small space often creates the illusion of a bigger room.
In a small bedroom, you might choose a queen-size bed for comfort and an oversize headboard to create a sense of height. Then, opt for practical wall-mounted nightstands that don’t take up much space. Compensate for a large seating area in a small living room by skipping the coffee table and using nesting or occasional tables that can be moved around as needed, and add sconces instead of table or floor lamps.
In a small bedroom, you might choose a queen-size bed for comfort and an oversize headboard to create a sense of height. Then, opt for practical wall-mounted nightstands that don’t take up much space. Compensate for a large seating area in a small living room by skipping the coffee table and using nesting or occasional tables that can be moved around as needed, and add sconces instead of table or floor lamps.
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