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30 Small House Decor Ideas

Finding more than dozens Small house décor ideas is easy. The turning point is usually your own preference to jumble in everything to fit the limited space. Instead of having an impression of a bigger space, you will end up with a total messed up. Thus, priority of good to best decorating ideas might help you out. Next, this is 30 Small house décor ideas found and compiled from different sources. Enjoy it and Good luck with your new knowledge.

 

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1. Set Some Green Plants

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Easiest trick you could do is by putting a green plant in the room. Probably the reason for your cramped space is the lack of nature elements. The most common place of a plant is right on the floor. Install some wheels on a board to serve as the bottom. During daily cleaning, you can always put it away and vacuum the floor. Hanging plant is adorable, too. It could add the room height, but be careful with the fallen leaves. Source

2. Show Off The Collection

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Small jewelries surprisingly take quite a lot space inside the drawer. It even gives you headache when some items are lost or tangled. Cut your suffer by managing the precious collection on the wall. You can use peg board for instant application or make your own DIY project. The idea is opening some space in the drawer to store more fragile items and give your collections a proper place for display. In rush hour, you will be thankful to this arrangement. Source

3. Provide Shelf Desk

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Some small rooms have literally more limited area than the others. However, it usually doesn’t stop guests to stop by. That is when it hits you: there should be some places cozy enough for afternoon tea and comfortable for work. When main heavy desk will gobble up all the spaces, you can choose shelf desk instead. Pick a medium table from flea market and mount it on the wall. Provide backless chairs to serve as the guest’s seat. Source

4. Apply Beige Tone

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Another simple eye trick requires one tone furniture; sofa, carpet, cushion and the standing lamp decoration. The main focus is playing with reflection and shadows. Make sure the room you are working with is well-lighted. Natural windows are preferable over the electricity lighting. By applying beige color, the furniture could appear as if it blends with the wall. The shadows, Moreover, creates instant relaxing mood and represents a fashion that will not die. Skip this idea if you prefer pattern and bright colors. Source

5. Hang Drapes

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This idea works for any small space with high ceiling. Create a focal point in the middle and drag eyes’ attention to the ceiling. The simplest way is by installing drapes. Find one that could fit the height from ceiling to floor. Also, fill the empty wall with either small to medium artwork or tall cupboard. This arrangement will distract your eyes from the real size of the room, while letting them to explore the floor up to the ceiling. Source

6.Bathroom with Shelves and Rattan Baskets.

Bathroom with shelves and rattan baskets
in the bathroom, definitely need a place to put toiletries such as shelves or baskets. This bathroom is equipped with matching white wall shelves with the feel of the bathroom. Brown rattan baskets on the shelf make colors not monotonous.

7. Bed Room with a Swimming Pool

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If I have a room like this. I must be more eager to take a shower because beside my bed is a swimming pool. Room concept like this is a good idea because the room owner doesn’t need to go outside for swimming. a small fountain on the wall make the pool more exciting.

8. A House that Can be Pushed

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This house can be pushed anywhere because there is a wheel under it. The feel of wood in this house is so classic. For the small size, this house can be said to be completed because there is a kitchen, work desk, living room and bedroom to sleep. be careful if the road is down, this house will roll.

9. Multi Functions Cabinet

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When you see it, this cupboard has lots of places and space. Not only you can put kitchen stuff in cabinets and drawers, but you can also bake cakes and cook here. The fridge on the edge is a good idea. This idea is suitable for storing in a narrow kitchen.

10. Esthetic Room Divider

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Limit the room with wooden dividers like this. It makes the room more aesthetic. Plus this delimiter room can function as a door that can be opened and closed. Light gray sheets are very balanced with the colors around it.

Additional Ideas 11-30:

People have been told that putting patterns together will not be pretty. Especially for small room, it could create the worst nightmare ever. More on that later in uncertain time in the future. Now, it’s time for you to learn more than 6 ideas how to decorate a small room. In case you are now living inside of it. (Point number 11-15 are ideas moved from our previous blog post title “5 Ways How to Decorate a Small House”)

11. Cover the Stove

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In kitchen area, big preparations and cooking activity happen. It is usually also the coziest place to hang around and chat together. Then, you have to find a way to extend the counter top, so the dishes could have proper place. In some cases, the counter is even served as dinner table! The solution is to cover your stove with proper boards. It should not be too heavy, since stove is delicate and important house equipment. Being non heat resistant is also bad: sometimes you need to put the cover as soon as you done the cooking. Source

12. Built Vertical Dresser

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Instead of buying a big dresser with awkward space from the ceiling, you can always install a vertical dresser. It helps to maximize the storage for clothes and other materials. Slipping some open spaces is also an option, so you could have small working station next to the bed. Source

13. Cover It Beautifully

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The best and multifunctional item is open shelves. It could be used both as storage and display. This rule applies only when things could be arranged neatly and the items could stand the dust. Some items, however, should be covered. Otherwise, it will break easily. One thing you could do is to cover the shelves. Pick some pretty pattern or frilly cloth to replace the display shelves. You can always roll this curtain up when you need to take the items. Source

14. Mix Pattern in One Place Only

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People have been told that putting patterns together will not be pretty. Especially for small room, it could create the worst nightmare ever. Want something out of the rules? Let your imagination goes free to mix and match some patterns. However, you need to pick one spot only, which will be the focal point of the room. Bedroom provides the perfect place to start: bedding cover, blanket, pillow and bolster cover. Better news: you can change them weekly with smaller budget. Source

15. Put Floating Shelves

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This is not actually a decoration, but it does help to expand your storage space. Your knick knack could be arranged on this shelf if you install it in the living room. For elegant look, you could combine the metallic tubes and light colored wooden board. When installing, make sure that you give some space for head rest. Putting it right above the sofa might not be the best idea. The guests might bump into it unintentionally. Source

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The luxury of having open space is the ability to give each item its own personal board. Since this right doesn’t belong to the owner of small house, you need to think smart about the storage. (Point number 16-20 are ideas moved from our blog post title “5 House Décor Ideas for Small Space”)

16. Put Lightweight Furniture

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Combining sofas and thin framed decorations could be an option for your limited space. For example, metal trellis on the window. Install the one with simple lines instead of the decorative one. The table coffee in front of the television could have glass top, allowing the guest to see through it. Solid top will block the area. The tables and chairs’ legs should be the thin one. The ability to see what is behind or below the furniture will make the room looks bigger. (via amazon)

17. Install Mirror

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Especially in a bedroom, a mirror is the must-have option. It helps with preparation before work. Give more functions to it: decoration and room magnifying glass. Put it on the opposite side of the window. The reflection of the morning light to every corner makes your room look bigger. Pick medium to large size mirror for better result. If you love something fancy, then take one with decorative frame. It should not always be the wall mirror. Standing mirror will do, too. (via moodyshome)

18. Make Everything Gather

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The luxury of having open space is the ability to give each item its own personal board. Since this right doesn’t belong to the owner of small house, you need to think smart about the storage. When you know there is only small wall shelves on the wall, forget the plan of showing your collection. Take out some of your favorites instead. It also applies to your toys and vase collections. Find the most artistic way to make the small corner shelf looks like a painting. (via roma)

19. Get Small Size Furniture

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Give the room something that could complement its appearance. People might love wooden table set with tall back. Putting this kind of furniture in your small room will strangle the space, as well as eliminating comfortable requirement. While purchasing for house equipment, find something small to medium. If possible, take the one with no arms and back. The best recommendation for personal space is loveseat, or a coffee table with four simple chairs for the social butterfly. You can slip the chairs below the table when not in use. (via sohu)

 

20. Install Wallpaper

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There is a bad relation between pattern and small space. Many people think that the pattern will create the illusion of cramped place. Well, it is exactly the opposite, as long as you choose the proper wallpaper and install it correctly. Pick the wallpaper with similar tone to your wall. Find the one that show clearly the background color. Then install it from the tile to the ceiling. Your guests will automatically follow the pattern up, and naturally distract them from the real room size. (via theaceofspaceblog)
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21. Add Some Incense

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Do you feel bored with same atmosphere and smell that you inhale every day? If you do, then you should put some incense in your house. This won’t change your house physically but this will surely change the atmosphere and smell in your house. Incense has many kinds of fragrance and each is definitely soothing. Also, it is easy to find and the price is pretty inexpensive. Adding some incense in your house will make you feel relaxed than before. (via ssincense)

22. Pictures on the Wall

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If you have the plan to do some makeover on low budget, then it is suggested to hang some pictures on the wall. But, you won’t hang photos randomly; you should consider strengthening the atmosphere in your house by adding family photos, photography pictures, arts, or mural. These pictures should be enhanced with beautiful frames in different sizes but same color. Also, add typography on the wall to enhance the atmosphere coming from these pictures. Make sure you don’t mix different kinds of pictures together. (via wisedecor)

23. Make it Simple and Tidy

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Do you have a small house with various kind of furniture in it? Well, this kind of house would look narrow and the view won’t look good as well. Therefore, you should reduce the furniture and decoration. Make sure that the furniture that will stay in the house are the ones you will be using every day. The decorations also should be reduced and you should leave the ones which give accent only. This way, your house is simple and tidy. Also, the atmosphere is fresher and there is more space for you to move around. (via mkumodels)

24. Simpler Fireplace Unit

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There must be some times that you think the old fireplace must go. Traditional fireplace won’t fit if you’re trying to make your house to look modern. Therefore, you should replace it beforehand with ethanol fireplace. This fireplace would make your house to look modern and minimalist once it is set. Also, it doesn’t use any logs to start the fire; it uses ethanol instead. It is cleaner, more practical, and simpler than your traditional old fireplace. (via skyfacet)

25. Go Rustic

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If you sought a traditional and country–like house makeover, then you should go rustic. You can change the whole interior design with wood (wooden furniture, wall, and floor) to give your house a rustic accent. You might want to leave your sofa and couch even though they are comfortable already. If you think wood is expensive, you should try using pallet wood. (via benishop)

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26. Use Area under the Stairs

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Having a small space forces you to utilize every corner of the house. The area under the stairs is usually overlooked, due to its awkward and unsymmetrical shape. As long as it could store something, there must be a way to create something. Find some professional help to build some drawers under the stairs. If you want something bigger, ask for a wardrobe. You could put boxes of seasonal clothes in it, freeing spaces in the bedroom. (via diyhowto)

27. Stack Several Layers

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Monotone color is the simplest way to get an impression of bigger space. However, layer could do similar trick with elegant way. Play with some contrasting color and patterns, providing some depth in your room. Pick some spots first, for example sofa and table. Cover the seat with patterned blanket, and double the cushion alternating from dark to light color. This principal also applies for the table. Go with your own experiment to match the contour, color and pattern. (via cokee)

28. Sneak Some Curves

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Boxes in a limited space would be boring. To spice things up, give some options of curvy furniture. It will give new look and great accent to the room. Not only the furniture, you could also buy curvy vase, mirror, chair, and other interior decoration. If you love standing lamp in the corner, pick the one with rounded head. Let the rectangle carpet laid on the floor: it will serve as the boundary for your room. (via walmart)

29. Divide the Area

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Small will be even smaller when the things inside is not organized well. Decide the purpose for each corner of the house. You can go to the store to purchase room divider screen if you want something aesthetic and classic look. Another option is to put the furniture as the divider. For example: putting sofa facing the television, separating it from working table just in front of it. Probably your wardrobe could help you sleep better without being noticed by your guests who are watching football game on TV. (via festivalsalsacali)

30. Take Multipurpose Furniture

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When things are limited, you cannot bound the function of an items. The storage spaces must be plenty for numerous purpose. Thus, choose your furniture carefully. Make sure it could handle at least three purposes. For example, pick a bed with a drawer on head bed and front side. Let the under bed empty, so you could push in some baskets. If you are a couch potato, find a bed that could also serve as sofa or bunk bed. It will be extremely useful when having a sleepover. (via realivin)

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