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Copyright (c) 2012 Super A-Mart Decorating a small home has its challenges but most can be overcome by taking the time to look for the best possible furniture options, making smart room accessory choices and proper space planning that allows for ease of movement for everyone in the household. Investing in multi-purpose furniture is of prime importance in a small home. Sneak in extra storage in any way possible. This includes choosing accent pieces such as storage benches and ottomans and using trunks or chests as tables. Bookcases and all types of furniture with shelving are ideal in a small home. Choosing bedroom furniture for a small space can be challenging. You definitely want the room to be comfortable and relaxing. Platform beds are an ideal choice for a small bedroom. They often have storage drawers and many designs include minimalistic bedside tables that consume very little space. For your personal comfort, it is best to choose a queen bed and fewer accent pieces. Actually, a queen bed will also make the room appear more impressive. Shelves can be attached to the wall and used as bedside tables when space is really tight. Furniture that is tall, narrow and designed with an abundance of drawers is beneficial in a small bedroom. In a small home, it's helpful to choose accessories that do more than just sit around looking pretty. They need to work for you. For example, decorative baskets and boxes not only add beauty to the room, they also provide storage space. Lighting choices should be kept on a scale appropriate to the room and placed in locations that visually maximize your space. Utilize all available vertical space when decorating a small home. One key design element to keep in mind when choosing accent pieces and accessories for a small home is that, in many instances, large items actually look better in a small room than lots of little pieces of furniture. An armoire in the bedroom or living area is both attractive and practical in a small room. You can store a lot inside of an armoire. Drop leaf tables and stackable or folding chairs are ideal in a small home. You might need a drop leaf table in your eating area simply so that when you're not using it, you can put the leaf down to increase floor space for ease of movement in the room. Drop leaf designs can also be useful for situations where you need a temporary desk or workspace. Sectional sofas are not just for spacious rooms. Small sectional groupings can actually be the perfect choice for a small living room. They can free up floor space in a room that could otherwise become cluttered in appearance with individual chairs and tables. An Interior Design Consultant/Stylist for Super A-Mart- Australia's leading Furniture Retailer, Sam writes about interior design and loves to help people transform their homes, rooms and spaces into their ideal living spaces. You can read more of Sam's writing at the Super A-Mart Blog.
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