Don't Let an Odd Space Turn into a Dead Space
Lost in Space
D o you have one area in your house you just can’t figure out? Maybe it’s too small or oddly shaped or just not in the right location in your home. Don’t let it turn into dead space. There are plenty of ways to turn unusual home spaces into comfortable, functioning living areas that appear as if they were built for a purpose.
If large enough, divide the space into individual “rooms,” so that one area can be used for one purpose, leaving the rest of the area open for a different use. The possibilities are endless: a library or reading nook, an office, a crafting room, or a yoga or art studio.
If the room is particularly small, remember to use furnishings that fit the space. For example, an overstuffed couch won’t do well in a room meant for two chairs. Go curvy: Round furnishings in hard corners or plants placed strategically can help. To give the illusion of space in a small area, choose glass tops or chairs. Curtains that run floor to ceiling create height and flow in a small space.
Other things to consider: Painting an “odd” wall in a different color, and using it to display art or photos will also lessen its awkward effect on the room; and an area rug in the center of the room will bring the eye to the middle of the space, rather than focusing on its unusual shape or size.
Source: HGTV
Categories: Decorating
Tags: small space nook office craft room library
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